Sport (Beginners) - Level 1
Overview
This level 1 qualification is designed for those wishing to study sport, exercise or fitness.
This course will help you to develop transferable skills, sporting knowledge, literacy and numeracy before progressing onto a level 2 qualificaiton.
English and maths are a mandatory part of the course and you will be required to study these at the appropriate level. These qualifications are designed to enhance your employment opportunities and support you to progress.
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Entry requirements
Two GCSEs with at least grade 2/E preferably including either English, maths or both; or a minimum of Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English and maths.
Following your application you will normally be offered a place on a course subject to achieving the entry requirements and attending a welcome taster.
16-18 year old applicants:
You will need to supply a copy of your most up-to-date school/college report and/or a reference from a teacher/employer. Please upload this to your myVISION account by the end of May 2021.
19+ year old applicant:
Mature students (those aged 19 or over) who do not have the qualifications required for entry may still be eligible. Relevant experience, a strong portfolio of work and a commitment to the subject you wish to study may be acceptable for certain courses. You will also be required to supply a written reference either from a recent educational institution or employer. Please upload this to your myVISION account by the end of May 2021. If you are not able to gain a reference, please contact admission@wnc.ac.uk for further advice.
Start dates and fees
There will be a kit/uniform to purchase.
| Start Date | Duration | Code | Annual Fee (Age) | Actions |
| 16-18 | over 19 |
| Sep 2021 | 1 yr(s) | 1541A1034 | FREE | £500.00** E | Apply |
E You may be eligible for fee exemption depending on your circumstances. Please see our adult finance and funding page for more information.
How long is the course?
One year.
How will I be assessed?
- Practical observation
- Task-based work
- Assignments
- Observations
- Written portfolio work
What will I study?
You will study subjects such as:
- Taking part in exercise and fitness
- How the body works
- Investigating rights and responsibilities at work
- Exploring career choices
- Working as part of a group
- Physical activities for children
- Safe learning in the workplace
- Working in sport and active leisure
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Study programmes
It is an entry requirement for some courses to have gained GCSEs A*-C in English and maths (see entry requirements). If the entry requirements to a course do not require A*-C in these subjects, and you haven’t already gained GCSEs A*-C in English and maths before joining us, you will continue to study English and maths as part of your programme and take appropriate qualifications in these subjects with the aim of achieving A* to C grade. In addition, to help you gain essential skills for employment, every student aged under 19 and studying a full-time course at college will take part in our study programmes alongside their main subject qualification. Find out more.
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