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Level 1 Sport Course in Birmingham – Longbridge Campus

CostContact the provider
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start31 Aug 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

Contact South & City College Birmingham for more info about costs.

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About this course

Level 1 Sport Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Longbridge Campus, full-time during the day.

Fees vary depending on your circumstances. Contact the campus for details. The course covers sports coaching, health and nutrition, sports performance, physical fitness, injury awareness, and anatomy. You'll also develop communication, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Learning happens through practical activities and classroom lessons. The course takes one year to complete.

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

Who this course is for

The course helps you build your skills in Sports Coaching, Health & Nutrition, Sports performance,  Physical Fitness & Injuries, and Anatomy. You’ll also develop important workplace skills like communication, teamwork, leadership, and problem solving. Throughout the programme, you’ll learn through a mix of practical activities and classroom lessons, all designed to prepare you for progression to level 2  Diploma in Sports Coaching.The course helps you build your skills in Sports Coaching, Health & Nutrition, Sports performance,  Physical Fitness & Injuries, and Anatomy. You’ll also develop important workplace skills like communication, teamwork, leadership, and problem solving. Throughout the programme, you’ll learn through a mix of practical activities and classroom lessons, all designed to prepare you for progression to level 2  Diploma in Sports Coaching.So, if you're in love with football and want to make it your future, apply to this course now and get your invitation to trials. We'll put you through your paces and determine if this programme is the right path for you.

Entry requirements

Four GCSEs at Grade 1 or above, including English and Maths  (or equivalent such as Functional Skills)·Applicants must be aged 16 - 18Currently, we are only able to accept male players for the first year of this programme. However, if you are excited by the NCFE Level 2 Diploma in Sport (Sports Coaching) you can apply and be the first to find out if we expand the programme to female players next year.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills in sports coaching techniques.
  • You'll study health, nutrition, and how they affect performance.
  • You'll explore sports performance and how to improve it.
  • You'll learn about physical fitness and common sports injuries.
  • You'll gain an understanding of anatomy relevant to sport.
  • You'll build workplace skills including communication and teamwork.
  • You'll practise leadership and problem-solving in a sports context.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical activities and classroom lessons at Longbridge Campus. Assessment is built into the programme through coursework and practical tasks. There are no formal written exams in the traditional sense. You'll be assessed on both your subject knowledge and your workplace skills throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

Longbridge Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coaching assistant, supports coaches at clubs or community sessions.
  • Fitness assistant, helps run sessions at leisure centres or gyms.
  • Sports activity leader, leads basic sport and recreation activities.
  • Community sport volunteer, a stepping stone toward paid roles in sport.

Most paid roles in sports coaching need a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification. This course builds the foundation to get there.

What you could study next

  • NCFE Level 2 Diploma in Sport (Sports Coaching), the natural next step from this course and the qualification it is designed to lead to.
  • Level 2 Award in Coaching Sport, a shorter qualification focused on coaching practice.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Sport, for those wanting to move toward higher-level coaching or further study after Level 2.
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