Sport Course Guide 2023-24

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Sport Course Guide
2023-24

SPORT.
You’ll study courses that are
endorsed by employers ensuring
that they are up to date and
industry relevant.
Gain relevant work experience
which could lead to an
apprenticeship or job.
Our Academy for Sport is one of
the most successful colleges for
sport in the UK.
Our facilities are second to none
and include 3G and 4G pitches,
an indoor athletics track, sports
hall, cardio gym, strength and
conditioning gym, massage suite,
aerobics suite, performance lab,
gym and boxing ring.
Many of our athletes have gone on
to become professionals in their
chosen sport, competing both
national and internationally .
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further or higher
education.
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Courses
SPORT.
Sport
Level 1
Sport
Level 2
Duration
1 year
Entry requirements
One GCSE at any grade.
What will I learn?
You’ll study all aspects of how and
where to participate in sport, look at
improving fitness, healthy lifestyle,
sport in the workplace and working
safely.
We’ll help you to develop the skills
that show your potential to an
employer. This includes how you
can use your knowledge to best
effect, that you have the right
attitude, high standards and will be
a great asset to their business.
As part of this qualification you will
study the following units:
● Taking part in sport
● Personal exercise and fitness
● Developing sports
volunteering skills
● Assisting at a sports event
● Effect of exercise on
human body systems
Duration
1 year
Entry requirements
Three GCSEs at 3 or above.
What will I learn?
This course is designed to provide
you with knowledge on a range
of sports subjects and students
will also have the opportunity to
develop their understanding on
different career opportunities
within sport.
You will study a wide range of units
on this course which includes:
● Participating in sport
● Anatomy and physiology
for exercise
● Introduction to healthy
exercise and nutrition
● Sports coaching
● Physical fitness and
injuries in sport
● Performance analysis for sport
● Work experience in
the sports industry
Don't worry if you
haven't got a
4 in English and maths,
we will help you achieve
these as part
of your course.

Sport
Health, Exercise &
Fitness Instruction
Level 2
Duration
1 year
Entry requirements
Three GCSEs at 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.
In addition you'll explore 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.
We will also develop your English
and maths skills and provide a
work placement in industry.
On completion you can
progress onto one of our Level 3
programmes or apply for fitness
instructor roles in the industry.
Personal Training for
Health, Fitness and
Performance
Level 3
Duration
1 year
Entry requirements
Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification
and GCSE English grade 4.
What will I learn?
If you're already a qualified fitness
instructor, this course will help you
develop the skills, knowledge and
competence required in order to
work unsupervised as a personal
trainer. This includes being able to
offer one-to-one training, baseline
assessment, nutritional advice and
progressive programming.
You'll study anatomy and
physiology, sports conditioning, the
principles of exercise and fitness
and programming and nutrition.
Level 3
courses attract
UCAS points.
Sport &
Exercise Science
Level 3
Duration
2 years
Entry requirements
English Language GCSE at 5 plus
four more GCSEs at 4 including
maths and science.
What will I learn?
This course gives you the
knowledge and skills to be able
to apply the principles of science
to enhancing sport performance
and develop the foundations for
a career in sport. You’ll have the
opportunity to study physiology,
anatomy, biomechanics,
psychology, fitness testing, nutrition,
massage, technology in sport,
coaching for performance, fitness
training, research project and sport
injuries. You’ll also complete a work
placement.
On completion you could go on to
further study at university or into
employment within the health and
fitness industry.
HOW DO I APPLY?
Click here to go straight to the
Sport courses on our website.
Decide which course is
for you and then apply online.
Or sign up to one of our
Enrolment Events, click here to
find out when the next one is.

Courses
SPORT.
Coaching and Development
Level 3
Duration
2 years
Entry requirements
Five GCSEs grade 4 or above
including English.
What will I learn?
If you have a passion for sport and
want to build a career around the
wide range of sport-based roles
on offer in sports performance,
participation health and fitness, this
course is for you.
This programme will prepare
you for the next steps in your
career whether this is a job, an
apprenticeship or a university
programme in sport.
You’ll study a range of topics
including health and wellbeing,
sports development, anantomy and
physiology in sport, sporting injuries,
sports massage and fitness training.
In the second year, you’ll undertake
a sport related research project.
You’ll also take part in work
experience with one of our industry
partners, helping you discover the
type of role you are suited to.
You'll study the same units as the
Level 3 Diploma plus practical sports
performance, development of sport
and physical activity, coaching for
performance, research methods in
sport and four optional units.
HOW DO I APPLY?
Click here to go straight to the
Sport courses on our website.
Decide which course is
for you and then apply online.
Or sign up to one of our
Enrolment Events, click here to
find out when the next one is.

Sport
Gateshead Football Club
Academy
Level 3
An exclusive partnership with
Duration
1 year
Entry requirements
Entry onto this programme
will be via an invite and trial to
assess whether your footballing
capabilities are at the required level.
You'll also need GCSE grades at 4 or
above including English and maths.
What will I learn?
We've teamed up with Gateshead
Football Club to offer a fantastic
student athlete football
development programme,
which combines education
with football excellence.
This course if for third year students
who are competing at U19 level
and allows you to play and train at
the full time professional club while
continuing with your academic
studies. You will train full time with
Gateshead FC staff and represent
the club in the U19 Northern
Alliance League (Premier League).
You'll study a Level 3 qualification
including careers in sport, health
and wellbeing and professional
sports performance.
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Click here for more information
on the Academy.