Course Guide 2017-18
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LEVEL 1<br />
DIPLOMA IN SPORT<br />
AGE: 16+ TYPE: FT DURATION: 1 YEAR<br />
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This course is for you if you are looking for<br />
an introductory qualification into the field of<br />
sport and leisure. It will provide you with a<br />
broad foundation of sporting knowledge and<br />
will develop transferable skills in literacy and<br />
numeracy which will be needed to progress<br />
onto higher level programmes of study or<br />
into employment.<br />
UNITS<br />
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How the Body Works<br />
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Taking Part in Exercise & Fitness<br />
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Planning Own Fitness Programmes<br />
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Assisting a Leader<br />
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Taking Part in Sport<br />
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Job Opportunities in Sport & Active Leisure<br />
ASSESSMENT METHODS<br />
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Practical assessment<br />
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Written assignments<br />
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Project work<br />
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<br />
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Minimum Entry Level 3 in English & Maths<br />
PROGRESSION/WHAT NEXT<br />
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Level 2 programme in Sport, Activity<br />
Leadership or Public Services<br />
DID YOU<br />
KNOW<br />
LEVEL 2<br />
DIPLOMA IN SPORT<br />
AGE: 16+ TYPE: FT DURATION: 1 YEAR<br />
H<br />
This City & Guilds course is for you if you<br />
are preparing to embark on a career in the<br />
sport and leisure industry. You will develop<br />
knowledge of theory and practical skills to<br />
prepare you for work in a multitude of sports<br />
industries, or progress onto a higher level<br />
programme.<br />
UNITS<br />
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Anatomy<br />
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Technical & Tactical Skills<br />
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Practical Sport<br />
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Physical Preparation for Sport<br />
ASSESSMENT METHODS<br />
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Portfolio<br />
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Practical assessments<br />
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Written assignments<br />
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Project work<br />
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<br />
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4 GCSEs grade A* — D (including English<br />
and Maths, or Level 1 Functional Skills<br />
qualifications), or<br />
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Level 1 Diploma in Sport with Level 1 Functional<br />
Skills in English and Maths<br />
PROGRESSION/WHAT NEXT<br />
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Level 3 qualification in Sport or Public Services<br />
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Employment in a leisure centre/gym or in<br />
sports coaching<br />
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Apprenticeship in a range of areas within the<br />
field of sport<br />
THE AVERAGE SALARY FOR A LEISURE OR SPORTS<br />
MANAGER IS £33,540 PER ANNUM<br />
LEVEL 3<br />
90 CREDIT/EXTENDED<br />
DIPLOMA IN SPORT<br />
(PERFORMANCE &<br />
EXCELLENCE)<br />
AGE: 16+ TYPE: FT DURATION: 1—2 YEARS<br />
H<br />
This course is designed for you if you have<br />
a keen interest in sport, particularly in<br />
understanding how to ensure and develop<br />
optimum sporting performance of yourself<br />
or other athletes.<br />
UNITS<br />
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Sports Psychology<br />
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Technical & Tactical Skills<br />
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Athletes Lifestyle<br />
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Practical Sport<br />
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Fitness Testing & Training<br />
ASSESSMENT METHODS<br />
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Portfolio<br />
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Practical assessments<br />
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Written assignments<br />
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Project work<br />
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<br />
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5 GCSEs grade A* — C (including English and<br />
Maths. GCSE in PE is also desirable), or<br />
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Level 2 Diploma in Sport at grade Merit/<br />
Distinction (or equivalent) and GCSE grade A*<br />
— C in English and Maths<br />
PROGRESSION/WHAT NEXT<br />
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Progress onto year 2 for the Extended<br />
Diploma<br />
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Progression into higher education<br />
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Employment in a sports-related field<br />
<strong>18</strong>0 SPORTS & FITNESS<br />
ACTON | EALING | HAMMERSMITH | SOUTHALL
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