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Free Level 1 BTEC Introductory Award in Sport Course in Grays

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start10 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 BTEC Introductory Award in Sport Course in Grays. Classes run at USP College Palmers Campus, full-time during the day.

This BTEC sport course runs over one year. You'll develop practical sporting skills alongside personal and employability skills. Units cover planning and delivering sporting sessions, keeping active and healthy, anatomy and physiology, and branding a sporting product. You'll also study English and Maths if you don't yet hold a GCSE grade 4 in either subject. The course includes trips, CPD days, and community projects.

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

Who this course is for

Level 1 Sport is an ideal course for a school leaver and is designed as an introduction to college and will focus on the personal, social and employability skills you will need to progress to further study in sport (Level 2 Sport). Applicants also have the opportunity to progress onto employment-based programmes such as the Supported Internship course or an Apprenticeship in the sporting world.

Entry requirements

Grade 2 or above in GCSE English Language and Maths (or equivalent) Aged 16/17 years Applicants should have a keen interest in a career in sport and be prepared to, at times, take part in practical based activity also.

What you will learn

  • You'll plan and deliver sporting sessions.
  • You'll explore anatomy and physiology as it applies to sport.
  • You'll develop personal skills including communication, motivation, and reflection.
  • You'll learn how to keep active and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
  • You'll study how sporting products are branded and marketed.
  • You'll build employability skills to support progression into further study or work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical lessons, classroom sessions, and community-based projects. Assessment is through coursework and portfolio evidence rather than exams. You'll also take part in CPD days, trips to sporting venues, and guest lectures to broaden your knowledge of the sport sector.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. USP College Palmers Campus 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.
  • Gym receptionist, handles bookings and welcomes members at a leisure centre.
  • Sports administrator, provides admin support for a sports club or organisation.
  • Community sports leader, organises activities for local groups and clubs.
  • Leisure centre attendant, supervises facilities and assists customers.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 BTEC First in Sport, the natural next step after this course and a route into more advanced study.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Sport, broadens your skills and opens doors to Level 3 programmes.
  • Apprenticeship in Sport or Active Leisure, lets you earn while you train in a real sporting environment.
  • Level 3 BTEC National in Sport, for those aiming toward higher education or a professional role in sport.
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