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SPORT.
Sport
Level 1
Health, Exercise &
Fitness Instruction
Level 2
Sport Leadership
Level 2
Sport
EMPLOYMENT
EDGE.
It’s a mix of the highest
standards of education
and the real world skills
employers look for.
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You'll study courses that
are endorsed by employers
ensuring they're up to date
and industry relevant.
You'll receive expert careers
advice from our independent,
award-winning team.
Our Academy for Sport is one of
the most successful colleges for
sport in the UK and our facilities
are used by professional athletes.
Our industry partners
include:
Duration
1 year
Entry requirements
One GCSE at any grade.
What will I learn?
This course is aimed at those
who wish to start a career in the
sport and active leisure industry.
You’ll study all aspects of how
and where to participate in sport,
looking at improving fitness,
healthy lifestyle, sport in the
workplace and working safely.
We'll help to improve your work
readiness by developing the skills
that show your potential to an
employer by using your knowledge
to best effect.
By having the right attitude, skills
and high standards you'll be a great
asset to their business. We will help
to develop your English and maths
skills to make sure you are ready to
progress your education or enter
the workplace.
Duration
1 year
Entry requirements
Three GCSE grades at C/4 or
above.
What will I learn?
This course will prepare you for
work in the health and fitness
industry. You’ll study anatomy
and physiology, how to maintain
health, safety and welfare in a
variety of fitness environments,
how to communicate with and
motivate clients, employment
law, industry specific legislation,
customer service, diet and lifestyle,
how to plan group exercise
sessions and how to instruct a
variety of exercise sessions.
On completion you can progress on
to our Level 3 programmes or apply
for Fitness Instructor roles in the
industry. We will also develop your
maths and English skills and provide
a work placement in industry.
Duration
1 year
Entry requirements
Three GCSE grades at D/3 or
above.
What will I learn?
This course is ideal for students who
want to follow a more academic
route of study that will allow them to
then complete a Level 3 course and
eventually progress to university.
You’ll study fitness testing, how
to develop a fitness programme,
how to lead sport activities, as well
as taking part in different sports
and relevant work experience.
On completion, you will have the
skills necessary to get a job as a
leisure attendant or a sports leader
or to progress on to one of our
Level 3 courses.
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95%
of Sport students have gone
into work or
higher level training.
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Our facilities are second-tonone,
boasting two 11-a-side 3G
football pitches, sports science and
medicine facilities, a performance
lab, an aerobics studio and
a 83m long athletics hall.
Many of our students have gone
on to compete nationally and
internationally, representing
the region and country.
Don't worry if
you haven't got a
C/4 in maths and
English, we will help you
achieve these as part
of your course.
SEE FOR
YOURSELF.
Go online to watch films on
each subject and to find out more:
www.gateshead.ac.uk
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