Level 1 Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure

Cambridge Regional College

Course summary

Professional Training

1 Year

Full time

Cambridge Regional College

Cambridge

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Course Dates

Cambridge

05/09/2022

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Course description

The course is made up of the following units:

Module 1
• Investigating Roles and responsibilities at work
• Job Opportunities in Sport & Active Leisure
• How the body works
• Taking part in exercise and fitness

Module 2
• Working in Sport & Active Leisure
• Managing health at work
• Risks and Hazards in Sport & Active Leisure
• Planning own fitness programmes

Module 3
• Sport & Active Leisure Group project
• Physical activities for Children
• Leading a Sport & Active Leisure activity

Compulsory residential activities to develop team work and practical skills are an integral part of the course. There is an additional cost to cover these trips, day trips, sports kits, travel costs associated with team games or residential and guest speakers. This charge is paid at enrolment and is non-refundable. The Learner Support Fund is available and could help assist in paying towards these fees.

Employability skills gained on a  Level 1 Sport Studies course include:
•  Being able to assist with the planning and leadership of sport and leisure activities for children.
•  The structure and function of the body systems and the importance of nutrition.
•  Rights and Responsibilities in the sports industry.
•  How to gain a job within the sports industry.
•  The risks and hazards and safe practice within the sports industry.
•  Improving your own fitness
•  Understand the positive effects regular exercise has on physical, mental, emotional well-being.

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Suitability - Who should attend?

Each project, activity or assignment that you complete will be assessed. These assessments indicate your level of performance and contribute to your final grade. Assessment will be through practical and theoretical work. You will be required to build a portfolio of assignment work throughout the course which will be externally assessed.

You will be required to take part in weekly physical activity. You will also be assessed on your physical fitness four times a year. You must be willing to take part in all practical activities and assessments.

Outcome / Qualification etc.

Level: 1

Training Course Content

Module 1

Investigating Roles and responsibilities at work
Job Opportunities in Sport & Active Leisure
How the body works
Taking part in exercise and fitness

Module 2

Working in Sport & Active Leisure
Managing health at work
Risks and Hazards in Sport & Active Leisure
Planning own fitness programmes

Module 3

Sport & Active Leisure Group project
Physical activities for Children
Leading a Sport & Active Leisure activity

Continuing Studies

This course may allow you to progress on to studying for BTEC Level 2 First Extended Certificate in Sport.

The course enables you to prepare for work or further study, will provide you with the learning opportunities and experiences to enhance your understanding by learning in, learning about, and learning through sports activities.

As part of your course, you may have the opportunity to play for one of our college teams. Currently we have teams that represent the college nationally in football, basketball, netball and rugby. We also attend the AOC Regional and National Championship where we sent representatives in over 10 different sports.

We also run a scholarship programme with Cambridge United for male and female football. Please see additional leaflet for more information to include the application process and trials.

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Cambridge Regional College

Our mission is to transform lives and create prosperity by delivering technical and professional education that meets the needs of students, employers and communities in Cambridgeshire. Cambridge Regional College is the largest further education college in the East of England...