Full Time Sport and Active Leisure

Sport and Active Leisure Specialised Diploma

Level: Level 1/2/3

Course content:
The diploma develops a broad range of skills so you can pursue the widest possible choice of career in the sports and leisure sector or beyond. This includes youth work, events stewarding, health and fitness, sport coaching, grounds management and maintenance, sports stadium construction and arrangement, sports and leisure club and centre management.
From the advanced level you can progress to a university degree in sports science, sports management, health promotion, occupational therapy or physiotherapy, osteopathy, dietetics or food science, or it could lead to a job with training as a senior play worker, personal trainer, head grounds keeper or youth support worker.
All levels focus on different aspects of the main themes of sport and active leisure, as well as developing your standards of English, Maths and ICT - skills essential to success in any business or learning environment. The key themes are:
sport and active leisure and the individual: looks at the importance of an active and healthy lifestyle, the science of sport and exercise and how the body works.
Sport and active leisure and the economy: Introduces the sport and active leisure industry, its relation to other sectors and its contribution to the economy as a whole.
Sport and active leisure and the community: Focuses on working with customers and the different requirements of specific populations or groups of people.

Course resources:
All students have access to our fully equipped state of the art learning centre. This included free internet access.

Assessment:
continuous assessment

Next step:
University or employment

How to apply:
Complete an application form for interview.

Fees Info
The fee where stated is an 'INCLUSIVE FEE' for UK/EU students. This fee includes the tuition fee, examination fee and exam board registration fee. You may have to pay extra for materials for the course. If you are under 19 years or you are in receipt of an income related benefit the course and exam fee is FREE. Students aged 60+ years pay 70% of this fee. Students aged 19+ will also have to pay a College Registration Fee of £30 (or £20 if you receive benefit) once per academic year.Materials costs:
Approx. £30 material costs, sports clothing, text books plus photocopying

When and Where

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  This course is: Full time
  
  Length: 1 year
  
  Start Date: September
  
  Campus: Wandsworth Centre
  
  Course Code: N/A
  
  Tuition Fees: Please ask
  
  International: Please ask

Entry Requirement:
This course is for school leavers aged 16-18 years. Foundation Diploma: 2 GCSE grade E-G in relevant subjects or relevant entry level qualifications. Learners unable to meet these requirements will have the opportunity to clarify the suitability of the course for them. Higher Diploma: 4 GCSE at least two graded D or above in relevant subjects, or Merit grade or above in the BTEC Introductory Diploma in a related area. Advanced Diploma: 4 GCSEs at grad C or above in related subject areas, or equivalent full level 2 qualification such as First Diploma in Sport.