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BTEC Level 1 Sport Course in Loughborough

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start31 Aug 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

BTEC Level 1 Sport Course in Loughborough. Classes run at Main Campus, full-time during the day.

Fees may apply depending on your age and circumstances. Contact the college to find out what you'd pay. The course runs over one year and covers sporting knowledge, coaching skills, fitness training, and how exercise affects the body. You'll also develop teamwork, research, and organisational skills. Units include playing sport, assisting in a sports activity, and contributing to running an event. There are trips, team-building activities, and enrichment sport sessions throughout.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC Introductory Certificate in Sport at Level 1.

Who this course is for

For students aged 16-18 or 16-24 with an approved Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP). This BTEC Level 1 Diploma is designed for school leavers wishing to study sport, exercise or fitness but who have not yet achieved any formal qualifications. This course will help you to develop transferable skills, sporting knowledge, literacy and numeracy, before progressing on to a Level 2 course or into employment.

Entry requirements

GCSE English and Maths at grade 1/G or above Able to show a capability to work at Level 1 and a clear interest in chosen subject Demonstrates a commitment to learning For students aged 16-18 or 16-24 with an approved Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP)

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how exercise affects the body and why fitness matters.
  • You'll develop coaching skills and assist in sports activities.
  • You'll practise playing sport and contributing to running events.
  • You'll build teamwork and organisational skills.
  • You'll research topics related to sport and fitness.
  • You'll create a personal progression plan for your next steps.
  • You'll strengthen your literacy and numeracy alongside your sport studies.

How you will learn

You'll be assessed through a mix of observed practical sessions, written reports, case studies, and worksheets. Learning takes place in the classroom and through practical sport activities. There are also trips and team-building sessions throughout the year. You may have the opportunity to resit GCSE Maths and English and to complete a work placement.

What you will need to bring

Main Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach assistant, supports coaches in sessions with young people or community groups.
  • Leisure centre assistant, helps run activities and facilities at a local leisure centre.
  • Sports activity leader, leads basic sport and fitness sessions under supervision.
  • Public services entry role, such as a support role in the armed forces or emergency services, where further training applies.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 BTEC in Sport, the natural next step after this course, covering sport and fitness in more depth.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Sport, useful if you want to work toward a coaching role.
  • Functional Skills in Maths and English at Level 2, if you want to meet entry requirements for further study or employment.
  • Level 3 BTEC in Sport, for those aiming toward higher education or a career in sport and fitness.
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