Sports First Diploma

Sports First Diploma
Course Overview
These courses are ideal if you'd like to further your sporting career whilst also studying for a nationally recognised, career-focussed qualification. It is recognised by employers and, if you'd like to keep studying, provides the entry qualification for a National Certificate or National Diploma course, subject to grades.
Start Date
Duration
Venue

07 September 2010
1 year
Westbank Campus

Who The Course is for
This course is for students who want to study an academic programme to broaden their specialist focus, either to prepare for employment or to progress to a higher level course.
Course Content
You will study:
* The sports industry
* Health, safety and injury
* Preparation for sport
* Practical sports
* Sport leadership skills
* The Body in Sport
Key Skills will also form an important part of your course. They are the skills we use in all aspects of our study, work and everyday life. When you start the course, your tutor will discuss which Key Skills are the most appropriate for you from the following:
* Communication
* Application of number
All students must wear the college sports uniform, which is:
- Black/dark tracksuit bottoms (winter) and/or shorts (summer) (Purchased by student)
- College top (Purchased from the department)
- Suitable training shoes (Purchased by student)
- Students will be required to remove all visible jewellery including facial piercing joining all practical sessions (due to awarding body requirements) and have short nails.
Mobile phones must not be accessed in classrooms and salons unless permission has been sought from the course coordinator.
Through the course we expect a minimum of 95% attendance with 100% commitment.
Entry RequirementsLearning & Assessment Methods
Candidates must have an interest in health and fitness, with a view to working in the fitness industry. Candidates who are already employed in the industry may enrol on a work based learning NVQ programme.
Qualifications Gained
Sport First Diploma awarded by Edexcel
Tutorial & Enrichment Studies
Progression Opportunities
The course can progress to a BTEC National Diploma in Sport.
Career Opportunities
This course could lead to employment in a sports centre, gymnasium or health club.
Course Costs
If you are 16-18 years old you do not have to pay course tuition fees*.

If you need information on any financial support that may be available to you with fees or study costs on this course.
*exam and registration fees will be paid by the college subject to satisfactory attendance and course completion.