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Free Level 1 BTEC Introductory Award in Sport Course in Bexhill

CostFREE
Duration70 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Introductory Award in Sport Course in Bexhill. Classes run at St Mary's School & 6th Form College, full-time during the day.

This Level 1 BTEC sport course introduces you to the sport and fitness sector. You'll study a sport-focused unit and complete a personal progression plan to map out your next steps. The course runs for around 70 hours of study. All units are assessed internally, so there are no exams.

You'll finish with a Level 1 Award in Sport.

Who this course is for

Students must attend St Mary's School & 6th Form College on a full time basis to access this course. Designed for learners wishing to gain an introduction to a chosen vocation area. The Award offers the opportunity for learners to study a sector unit and plan for their next steps by completing the mandatory unit: Developing a Personal Progression Plan.

Entry requirements

Students must attend St Mary's School & 6th Form College on a full time basis to access this course.

There are no formal entry requirements but all learners recruited should be able to access a Level 1 programme.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the sport and fitness sector and what working in it involves.
  • You'll develop personal and social skills relevant to sport environments.
  • You'll study a sport-specific unit covering key knowledge for the sector.
  • You'll create a personal progression plan to identify your next steps.
  • You'll build an understanding of what further study or employment in sport could look like.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at St Mary's School & 6th Form College. All units are 100% internally assessed, meaning no external exams. Assessment is based on work you produce during the course, such as assignments and practical tasks. Your tutors will mark and assess your work throughout.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Mary's School & 6th Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach assistant, supports coaches in delivering sessions to groups.
  • Leisure centre assistant, helps with day-to-day operations at a sports facility.
  • Gym receptionist, welcomes members and handles bookings at a fitness centre.
  • Sports administrator, provides admin support for a sports club or organisation.

What you could study next

  • Level 1 BTEC Introductory Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification covering more of the sector in depth.
  • Level 2 BTEC First Award in Sport, the next step up and a route toward further sport qualifications.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing, for those interested in a career as a gym or fitness instructor.
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