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Free Level 1 Health, Lifestyle and Science Course in Lincoln

CostFREE
Duration42 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAim Awards awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Skills for Working in Health, Lifestyle and Science Industries Course in Lincoln. Classes run at Lincoln College, full-time during the day. The course runs for 42 weeks and covers the core knowledge and practical skills needed to work in health, lifestyle, and science settings, with a focus on sport and active industries. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you. Lincoln College will use it to plan your learning.

Who this course is for

Do you love sports? Do you want to be better at one or more sports? Would you like to have a job in sports someday? If so, this course is great for you.

This is an Entry Level to Level One programme which is aimed at learners who would benefit from extra support in their learning and are looking at building the required skills for a career in the sports industry.

The Skills for Sport course is ideal if you enjoy active sports and is a tailored programme focused on developing confidence, independence and the soft skills required to successfully achieve goals. You will help to organise and participate in sports events and compete in regular inter-college tournaments.

All courses include English and Maths, you will follow accredited Functional Skills qualifications, as well as Continuing Personal/Professional Development, tutorials, enrichment and enterprise projects and a work experience placement.

You will have access to excellent indoor and outdoor sport facilities, where you can practise:

Football Badminton Table-tennis Gym Basketball Cricket and much more.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills used in sport and active health settings.
  • You'll learn how to support others in physical activity and lifestyle contexts.
  • You'll build knowledge of health, safety, and wellbeing in the workplace.
  • You'll explore career options across the health, lifestyle, and science industries.
  • You'll practise communication and teamwork skills relevant to working with people.
  • You'll gain an understanding of how sports and health organisations operate.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Lincoln College, with a mix of practical activities, group work, and tutor-led teaching. Assessment is ongoing and coursework-based, covering the skills and knowledge units within the qualification. There are no formal written exams. Your progress is assessed through tasks, observations, and portfolio evidence built up over the 42 weeks.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Lincoln College 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 receptionist: front-of-house role in a leisure or fitness centre.
  • Leisure centre assistant: help run activities and support facility users.
  • Health and wellbeing support worker: assist with lifestyle and activity programmes.
  • Sports administrator: handle bookings, records, and day-to-day coordination.
  • Community sports activator: encourage participation in local sport and activity.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity: the natural next step for those heading into coaching or leisure work.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care: opens routes into care, support, and health assistant roles.
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths: strengthens your application for further training or employment if you need to meet employer entry requirements.
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