You will also gain an understanding of how and where to access available sporting opportunities. At the end of the course, successful candidates will have an industry-recognised qualification, equipping them to work in a multitude of sport and leisure facilities.
Summary
Want to work in the sport and leisure industry - whether in a voluntary capacity or as a career? This course will move you closer towards your goals. Practical and hands-on, the course develops skills in nutrition and healthy exercise, with an optional unit allowing you to specialise in the pathway of your choice.
You will also gain an understanding of how and where to access available sporting opportunities. At the end of the course, successful candidates will have an industry-recognised qualification, equipping them to work in a multitude of sport and leisure facilities.
Key information
Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs grade 3 - 1 including English and Maths, along with the following:
A successful interview with a tutor
The ability to study independently
A genuine interest in the subject
Good communication skills
Hardworking approach towards the industry
All 16-18 year old applicants will be invited to attend an interview to meet a tutor and ask any questions they may have about the course.
Qualification obtained
Diploma in Sport
What will I learn?
The course features the following mandatory units:
Participating in Sport
Introduction to Healthy Exercise and Nutrition
Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise
You will also choose from the following optional units to support your future progression and career:
Sports Coaching
Work Experience in the Sports Industry
Development of Personal Fitness through Training
Essential skills: English and Maths
If you achieve a grade 3 in GCSE Maths or English you will have to work towards re-sitting these subjects as part of your main study programme.
At B&FC, this won’t delay your career journey because you’re working towards these subjects at the same time as your chosen subject.
Industry placement, field trips and guest speakers
If you are aged 16-18, you will need to spend at least 52 hours on work placement, when you will develop your skills in a realistic industry setting. You will need to find your own placement but we can support you in this.
We also run exciting trips to places such as Chill Factor, National Citizen Service venues, Low Ropes and Go Ape.
How will I learn?
Our expert tutors understand that everyone learns in different ways so they use a range of teaching methods to enable everyone to achieve their potential.
Whenever possible, tutors use demonstrations to allow you to develop your practical skills to best effect. There is also an emphasis on collaborative working, so you will spend much of your time participating in group work, presentations and practical sessions with your peers.
E-learning is a key element of all our courses and we also use a range of on-line apps to support, enhance and motivate learning. Your tutors will support you with these technologies and also in preparing for examinations.
You will spend 10.5 hours a week in class and you will also need to devote a minimum of 5 hours a week to independent study.
Expert tutors
All staff involved in the delivery of further education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver.
The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment for this qualification takes place through practical demonstrations and assignments, which will be set and verified externally, and assessed internally.
Welcome to B&FC
At Blackpool and The Fylde College we are very proud of the fact that we rank in the top 3% of further education colleges in England, but we're even prouder of the achievements of our students and our amazing team who help to make it happen.
Our academic standards are judged to be amongst the best in the sector and for the sixth year running we have been ranked in the top 3% of further education colleges in England.
As a student at B&FC, you will benefit from a wealth of industry experience via our industry specialist tutors, access to first-class industry-standard facilities and a strong support network that allows you to personalise your learning journey.
At a time of skills shortages in the UK we work closely with industry to co-create technical and professional education and training, which develops the skills, knowledge and attributes that employers need to drive their businesses forward and provides you with rich employment opportunities.
There has never been a better time to progress your career with B&FC.
Mission & Values
What we aim to do and who we strive to be as an institution collectively and individually are driven by our Mission and Values.
Our Mission - "Inspirational learning creating outstanding futures."
Our Values:
Placing the student at the heart of all we do
Showing fairness, courtesy and mutual respect
Learning, teaching and assessment as the key to success
Empowering everyone to achieve their full potential
Working collaboratively to achieve excellence and growth across all the communities that we serve.
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