Sport

L1 Level 1
Full Time
4 September 2023 — 21 June 2024
Cardiff International Sports Campus

About this course

This Level 1 BTEC qualification is designed to help learners understand the skills and knowledge needed to work within the Sports and Leisure Sector.  They will be encouraged to participate in a wide range of sport and active leisure activities.

What you will study

The Level 1 Diploma units may include:

  • Taking part in exercise and fitness
  • How the body works 
  • Planning your own fitness programme 
  • Assisting a Leader of Sports or Active Leisure Activities to plan and deliver an activity 
  • Working in sport and active leisure 
  • Job opportunities in sport and active leisure
  • Taking part in sport

You will be required to purchase moulded football boots before commencing this course, in order to take part in practical sessions, which is an essential part of the course. You may be eligible for support with these costs. Please contact us for further information.

Course fee per year

Registration Fee Payable on Enrolment: £0.00

Entry requirements

3 GCSEs Grades A* - E or Equivalent

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

4 September 2023

End date

21 June 2024

Time of day

Day Time

Full Time

18 hours per week

Location

Cardiff International Sports Campus
Maps & directions

Course code

SPCC1F01
L1

Qualification

Pearson BTEC Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Sport

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What our students say

My highlight of the college has to been meeting people who have just as much of passion for sport as myself, and the facilities. I really enjoy the practical sessions that we do on the course, including the sport coaching, research methods and human anatomy.

Sport
Nicole Kells
Current Sport (Bilingual) course level 3, year 2 student.

Career prospects & further study

1.6%

Growth predicted until 2025.

On this course you can progress to Level 2 Sport, or into the industry.

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Locations

Cardiff International Sports Campus
Cardiff International Sports Campus

Cardiff International Sports Campus,
Leckwith Rd,
Cardiff,
CF11 8AZ