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Free Level 1 Sport Course in Spalding

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Sport Course in Spalding. Classes run at Nacro Education Centre Spalding, daytime with flexible study to suit you.

The course runs over one year. You'll explore how the active leisure sector works and the links between physical activity and good health. Units cover planning and delivering sport sessions, principles of healthy living, and work placement in the active leisure sector. No prior qualifications are needed, just a willingness to take part in sport and exercise.

You'll finish with an NCFE Certificate in Sport at Level 1.

Who this course is for

Get Set! to start your journey into the world of sport with Nacro Education Spalding. If you’re thinking about a career in sport, looking for something a bit different from mainstream college, and still want a nationally recognised qualification, our Get Set! for Sport and Physical Activity Level 1 is a great place to start. This course is ideal starting point for anyone looking to work in the sports, leisure, and fitness industry. Through work experience, practical learning in small, personalised classes and one-to-one support, you will come away with the experience, skills, and knowledge you need to kickstart your career in the sport industry. Giving you the transferable abilities you need to start your career, progress onto further levels of study, or pursue an apprenticeship. At the end of the course, you’ll have the hands-on experience and confidence you need to take your next step.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how the active leisure sector is organised and how it operates.
  • You'll explore the links between physical activity and better health.
  • You'll assist in planning and delivering a sport or physical activity session.
  • You'll gain experience through work placement in the active leisure sector.
  • You'll develop knowledge of principles of active, healthy living.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical sessions, small group classes, and work placement. Learning takes place in the classroom and in real sport and leisure settings. You'll complete units through hands-on activities and work-related tasks. One-to-one support is available throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nacro Education Centre Spalding will confirm anything else you need before you start. You should be ready to take part in physical activity as part of the course.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, supports individuals or groups in a sport or activity.
  • Leisure centre assistant, helps run sessions and facilities at a leisure centre.
  • Fitness instructor, guides clients through exercise programmes.
  • Community sport activator, encourages participation in local sport and activity.
  • Sports development officer, promotes sport within schools or community groups.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Sport, builds on this qualification and takes your knowledge further.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Sport, a broader sport qualification that opens more roles in the sector.
  • Sports coaching apprenticeship, lets you earn while you develop coaching skills in a workplace setting.
  • Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification, if you want to move into gym or fitness work specifically.
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