Sport Level 1

Course code

Y165

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Attendance

Full time

Duration

1 year

Intake

September only

This qualification is aimed at helping you progress onto a higher level qualification in either Sport or Public Services.

You will study a range of set topics, as well as specialise in topics related to your chosen course progression.

Qualification studied:

Introduction to Vocational Studies Level 1

The topics studied on this courseinclude:

Being organised
Developing a personal progression plan
Working with others
Researching a topic
Advising others about healthy lifestyles
Responding to an incident
Planning and navigating a route
Keeping active and healthy
Playing sport

Assessments will be covered using a wide range of methods used to develop your theoretical knowledge and practical competencies, aligning with real life careers and supporting the development of the wider skills such as confidence, collaboration, resilience and commitment. Assessments will include a range of the following; written reports, practical assessments, professional discussions, presentations.

Career opportunities may include:

· Police

· Fire Service

· Armed Forces

· Civilian Support to Emergency Services

· Local Authority

· Fitness Instructor

· Personal Trainer

· Physical Activity Manager

· Sports and Exercise Coach

· Sports Development Officer

· Sport Physiologist

· Sports Therapist

· Dietician

There may be additional costs for visits, trips, and uniform.

Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students:

Commitment
Collaboration
Confidence
Resilience

You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.

For Level 1 Introduction to Sport: 4 GCSEs at grade 9-2 (including English Language). An interest in sport is essential.

As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies.

These may include:

Art Club
Chess Club
Dance, Drama and Singing Workshops
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Gaming Hub
Music Club
Pride Club
Student Ambassador Scheme
A wide range of sport including Badminton, Cricket, Football, Fitness Training, Nerf, Netball, Volleyball and Table Tennis.

Please Note: We attempt to ensure that all information contained within this website is correct and up-to-date. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed on this website and in our other publications, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most importantly to students.