Free BTEC Level 1 Sport Course in Leigh. Classes run at Wigan and Leigh College Leigh Campus, full-time during the day. The course runs for 35 weeks. You'll explore sport from grassroots to elite level, developing knowledge of coaching, officiating, and how the UK sporting system works. Students have access to facilities at Leigh Sports Village, including a swimming pool, gymnasium, and athletics stadium. Entry requires a minimum of five GCSE subjects graded 9 to 2, or equivalent.
Who this course is for
Whether you want to enhance your sporting expertise, maximise your coaching ability, or improve your officiating skills, we can help you at our Centre of Excellence in Sport. You will develop an understanding of the sporting infrastructure from grassroots through to elite level and what makes the UK one of the top sporting nations in the world. You will have access to a multimillion pound sporting complex at Leigh Sports Village, which includes a swimming pool, gymnasium, athletics stadium and 3G AstroTurf pitches. You will be encouraged to lead an active and healthy life and get involved in our sports teams, whether your interests are in football or rugby. We have enjoyed huge success in both our mens and womens teams and we would be delighted to welcome you to join us. This exciting new course has been designed to introduce students to sport and active leisure. The course provides a broad base of sports and active leisure related topics and will allow progression to further learning at Level 2.
Entry requirements
A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects graded 9-2 or equivalent.
What you will learn
You'll develop an understanding of the UK sporting infrastructure from grassroots to elite level.
You'll build knowledge of coaching principles and how to apply them in sport settings.
You'll learn about officiating roles and the skills needed to perform them.
You'll explore what makes high-performance sport and elite athletes successful.
You'll gain practical experience using professional-standard sport facilities.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical activities at Leigh Sports Village. Assessment for the Pearson Edexcel BTEC Introductory Diploma in Sport is coursework-based. You'll complete assignments and practical tasks throughout the course rather than sitting formal exams. Your work is assessed against set criteria across each unit.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Wigan and Leigh College Leigh Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach assistant: support coaches in community or school settings.
Gym assistant: help members and support fitness sessions.
Sports development assistant: work with clubs or local authorities on participation programmes.
Leisure centre assistant: front-of-house and activity support roles.
Sports official: referee or judge at grassroots level in your chosen sport.
What you could study next
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Sport: the natural next step, building on what you've covered here.
Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Sport: a more focused route if coaching is your goal.
Level 3 BTEC National in Sport: opens doors to university sport courses and higher-level roles in sport, fitness, and coaching.
