Introduction to Sports, Coaching, Leisure and Fitness - Level 1

Sports, Leisure & Fitness

What does the course include?

This new course is scheduled to start in September 2012.

The course is designed for those who have an interest in starting a career in Sports, Fitness, Coaching or Leisure but may be undecided about what route to take. It provides you with qualifications in each of these sectors recognised by employers allowing you to then decide your chosen pathway.

Qualifications include:

• Award in Fitness and Physical Activity Level 1 (Assistant Gym Instructor)

• Level 1 Award in Sports Leadership.

• BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure

• Level 1 Principles of Coaching

• Entry 3 Award in Health and Fitness

• Functional Skills in Numeracy, Literacy and ICT

If you would like to find out more information about this course and speak to the course tutors, please come along to one of our Eltham Centre Open Evenings.

What do I need to get on this course?

This course is open to anyone who is 16 – 18 years of age and has a good command of literacy and numeracy at Entry 3 or holds a relevant Level 1 qualification.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assesed using a variety of methods depending on qualifications which include practical assessments.

Where does it lead?

Successful completion of this programme can lead you on to one of our Level 2 Passport to Careers in Fitness, Leisure or Coaching which allows you to choose the specialist route that best suits you and builds on the Level 1 qualifications you would have already achieved.

*For more information please call our Eltham Centre on 020 8921 3434.