The Level 1 in Sport at Preston College is your first step into the sport and fitness industry allowing you to develop your knowledge and experience to prepare you for employment or further study. You will cover various elements of sports and employability and have the opportunity to gain work experience through our partnership with Preston North End Community and Education Trust. Your work experience will enable you to demonstrate your coaching skills by planning and delivering a sports session to a group of young people during half-term camps and local primary schools.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Developing a Personal Progression Plan
Sports Coaching
Playing Sport
Being Organised
Keeping Active & Healthy
HOW WILL I BE TAUGHT?
Lessons are delivered within a practical environment (sports hall, 3G pitch or fitness suites) or within a classroom, which are equipped with computers, aiding classroom and assignment task completion. Within the practical elements of the course you are taught different coaching styles alongside the knowledge and understanding of a variety of sports, such as: volleyball, badminton, basketball, netball, football and more. Classroom activities will develop your employability skills further through group work, peer assessment, individual based written tasks and assignment completion.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
Assignments
Class Activities & Discussions
Portfolio of Evidence
Written Assignments
WHAT CAN I DO NEXT?
Successful completion of the Level 1 course will lead to progression onto our Level 2 Sport course. Following this, there are also opportunities to build your CV for employment.
IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I NEED TO KNOW?
There is a kit requirement for the course which you will need to purchase for use during practical lessons and football training.
You will need to complete one week industry experience within a sporting environment during your course.
If you do not achieve a grade 4 in English and maths you will be required to study them, this will be embedded into your timetable.
There are opportunities to study additional qualifications alongside this course depending on your timetable.
You will also be able to take part in trips abroad, visits and coaching opportunities.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
You will need to attend an interview showing your interest in the subject and a willingness to learn.
