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Sport and Active Leisure: Level 1 BTEC Diploma

EXTENSIVE IN AND OUTDOOR SPORTS FACILITIES ON SITE including grass pitches, Technogym-equipped fitness suite, sports hall, covered outdoor multi-use games pitch and sports therapy room.

Course Summary

This course is perfect for you if you want to develop your studies in sport and leisure and are looking to further your knowledge in fitness and exercise.

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New Students

Two GCSEs at grade 2, preferably including English and Maths, or Functional Skills at E3 in Maths and English*.

*The College reserves the right to ask for a school reference if required.

Successful completion of this course will enable you to progress into a range of jobs in the sports industry. Students who achieve a merit in this course have the opportunity to progress to the Level 2 Diploma in Sport.

Potential career routes in the Sports industry:

  • Children’s play worker
  • Fitness instructor
  • Leisure attendant / Duty Manager
  • Lifeguard
  • Outdoor activities instructor
  • Personal trainer
  • Sports coach
  • Sports players
  • Sports psychologist
  • Sports therapist
  • Teaching
  • Youth worker

Please note:

  • Students aged 16 to 18, or those aged 16 to 24 who have a valid EHCP, and are studying Further Education courses are not charged course fees.
  • For more information about financial support, please click here.


Additional Material Fees: £280

You will be provided with all the resources and materials needed for your programme. However, we have found in the past that learners purchase additional items and by buying in bulk we can gain a good discount. Therefore additional material fees are expected to be paid at enrolment to cover the following:

  • Polo Shirt
  • Trip

The course gives you the chance to find out if this type of career is enjoyable and learn vital skills that can help you progress to a Level 2 course or take work in the industries. You will study a mixture of practical and theory units on this course that will give you a good insight into the Sport and Fitness industries and the knowledge you will require to work in these types of organisations. Assessment is 100% coursework based as you will follow a study programme aimed at helping you improve your literacy and numeracy skills.

The course is made up of 10 units:

  • Being Organised 
  • Working with Others
  • Developing a Personal Progression Plan
  • Assisting in Sports Activity
  • Keeping Active and Healthy
  • Getting People Active
  • How Exercise Affects the Body
  • Training for Fitness
  • Playing Sport
  • Researching a Topic

Work Experience is a part of this course, the hours and dates will be determined by the course tutor. Work experience can be up to a maximum of two weeks on an external placement, you are encouraged to source your own placement with support from the WEX Team and your course tutor. Where external placements are not possible you will be expected to take part in simulated work experience organised by the college.

The core and specialist units are graded P (pass).

Students may be eligible to play for the Men's Football Academy or the College Football Squad. Successful applicants will be invited to trials. The men's Basketball team plays in the British College Sports Participation League and the ladies football team plays in the British College Sports Performance League.

Disclaimer:

This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2024. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.

Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.

All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot.

Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.

Last updated - 12/10/2023

Overview

  • Course Code:

    N1026

  • Study type:

    Full Time

  • Awarded by:

    Pearson

  • Course length:

    One-year course.

  • Start date:

    September 2024
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  • Course Code:

    N1026

  • Study type:

    Full Time

  • Awarded by:

    Pearson

  • Course length:

    One-year course.

  • Start date:

    September 2024

New Students

Two GCSEs at grade 2, preferably including English and Maths, or Functional Skills at E3 in Maths and English*.

*The College reserves the right to ask for a school reference if required.

Successful completion of this course will enable you to progress into a range of jobs in the sports industry. Students who achieve a merit in this course have the opportunity to progress to the Level 2 Diploma in Sport.

Potential career routes in the Sports industry:

  • Children’s play worker
  • Fitness instructor
  • Leisure attendant / Duty Manager
  • Lifeguard
  • Outdoor activities instructor
  • Personal trainer
  • Sports coach
  • Sports players
  • Sports psychologist
  • Sports therapist
  • Teaching
  • Youth worker

Please note:

  • Students aged 16 to 18, or those aged 16 to 24 who have a valid EHCP, and are studying Further Education courses are not charged course fees.
  • For more information about financial support, please click here.


Additional Material Fees: £280

You will be provided with all the resources and materials needed for your programme. However, we have found in the past that learners purchase additional items and by buying in bulk we can gain a good discount. Therefore additional material fees are expected to be paid at enrolment to cover the following:

  • Polo Shirt
  • Trip

The course gives you the chance to find out if this type of career is enjoyable and learn vital skills that can help you progress to a Level 2 course or take work in the industries. You will study a mixture of practical and theory units on this course that will give you a good insight into the Sport and Fitness industries and the knowledge you will require to work in these types of organisations. Assessment is 100% coursework based as you will follow a study programme aimed at helping you improve your literacy and numeracy skills.

The course is made up of 10 units:

  • Being Organised 
  • Working with Others
  • Developing a Personal Progression Plan
  • Assisting in Sports Activity
  • Keeping Active and Healthy
  • Getting People Active
  • How Exercise Affects the Body
  • Training for Fitness
  • Playing Sport
  • Researching a Topic

Work Experience is a part of this course, the hours and dates will be determined by the course tutor. Work experience can be up to a maximum of two weeks on an external placement, you are encouraged to source your own placement with support from the WEX Team and your course tutor. Where external placements are not possible you will be expected to take part in simulated work experience organised by the college.

The core and specialist units are graded P (pass).

Students may be eligible to play for the Men's Football Academy or the College Football Squad. Successful applicants will be invited to trials. The men's Basketball team plays in the British College Sports Participation League and the ladies football team plays in the British College Sports Performance League.

Disclaimer:

This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2024. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.

Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.

All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot.

Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.

Last updated - 12/10/2023

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