Full Time Sport and Leisure

Sport and Leisure Edexcel Introductory Certificate

Level: Level 1

Course content:
Take the first steps towards working in the sport and leisure industry, This practical course combines class-based study with sports activates.
Extends your advanced knowledge of the sport and leisure industry to prepare you for work at a managerial level or study at university/ key themes on this course include the principles of coaching, fitness and sports development based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. This course is a more intensive 18 unit version of the BTEC National Certificate covering a wider range of themes.

Course Structure:
The course is a combination of practical activity and theory sessions timetabled across 1.5 (Wednesday and half day Thursday afternoon) days in the week.

Course resources:
Specialist resources include a full sized sports hall, weight training facilities and sports science laboratory equipment. All staff have current vocational competence.

Assessment:
Assessment is continuous. You will build a portfolio of work and there is an external test.

Next step:
Continue onto a higher level course such as NVQ 3 and work in a sports environment.

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:
Approximately £30 for text books/materials. Appropriate sports clothing is essential for all practical work.

When and Where

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  This course is: Full time
  
  Length: 24 weeks
  
  Start Date: 07 January 2010
  
  Campus: Wandsworth Centre
  
  Course Code: F5150/WF9BA
  
  Tuition Fees: £1078
  
  International: £4,725 for 1 year, n/a for 1 term and £9.20 per hour if studied part-time

Entry Requirement:
This course is for school leavers aged 16-18 years. You will need either 2 GCSEs at grades E to G in relevant subjects, a relevant entry level qualification. Relevant experience and/or training in the sports industry will be considered in support of your application. Learners suitable to meet these requirements will have the opportunity to take a literacy and numeracy assessment to check their suitability for the course.