Free Entry Level Sport, Fitness and Active Leisure Course in Birmingham. Classes run at South & City College Birmingham Handsworth Campus, full-time during the day. You'll need to have studied ESOL Entry 2 or Entry 3 as a minimum before starting. The course covers the foundations of working in sport and active leisure, including core units on working in the industry and taking part in sport, plus optional units covering topics like risk assessment, healthy eating, and teamwork. You'll also develop employability skills useful across many sectors. The course runs for one year.
Who this course is for
Students that have studied ESOL Entry 2 or Entry 3.
Entry requirements
Learners who have studied ESOL Entry 2 or Entry 3 as a minimum
What you will learn
You'll explore what it means to work in sport and active leisure.
You'll take part in sport and physical activities as part of your learning.
You'll carry out risk assessments relevant to sport and leisure settings.
You'll learn about healthy eating and its role in an active lifestyle.
You'll develop teamwork and communication skills through group activities.
You'll build self-management skills that transfer to many types of work.
You'll apply your learning to real examples from jobs in sport and active leisure.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical activities, classroom sessions, and group work. Assessment includes projects and assignments that build your knowledge step by step. You'll take part in sports, lead activities, and work in teams. The course also includes short sessions to support your English and maths alongside your sport and active leisure learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South & City College Birmingham Handsworth 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.
Leisure centre assistant: help run activities at gyms or leisure facilities.
Fitness class helper: assist instructors during group exercise sessions.
Sports administrator: entry-level admin roles in sport organisations.
Community sport worker: support local sport and activity programmes.
Active leisure support worker: assist with recreational activities for groups.
What you could study next
Level 1 Certificate in Sports or a related vocational area: the natural next step after this Entry Level qualification, building on what you've learned.
Level 2 qualification in Sport, Fitness, or Active Leisure: moves you toward roles with more responsibility in the sector.
Apprenticeship in sport or active leisure: combines work and study once you have this foundation in place.
