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Sport and Public Services
Level 1
Gloucester
Course Overview
Full Time
Certificate
Certificate
Ready to kick-off your journey in the sports industry? This course is the perfect starting point if you want to explore the basics of working in sports and fitness.
You can train in on-campus sports facilities, take part in team sports, and start building the foundation for your future. Whether you're dreaming of a career in sports leadership, leisure, or fitness, you’ll learn the essential skills needed to progress to a Level 2 qualification.
What you’ll learn
This is a great introductory course where you’ll learn about the basics of working in the sports industry, so you’ll have plenty of options to pursue your dream career.
You’ll put your fitness levels to the test, and at the same time you’ll take part in work-related activities and learn core knowledge to work in sports.
This includes:
- Physical fitness
- Safety factors relating to exercise
- Developing a personal progression plan
- Being organised
- Planning and navigating a route
- Taking part in sport and fitness
- Sports leadership and teamwork
You’ll also focus on career planning and employability, and get help to boost your English and maths skills which are essential for success in the sports field.
With access to our excellent facilities and expert lecturers, you’ll build your fitness levels while learning core information to work in sports.
Highlights
You can expect to:
- Gain hands-on experience to help boost your employability skills
- Take place in a work placement week
- Take part in impactful social action projects
Assessment
This vocational qualification is coursework based, and you’ll take part in continual assessment throughout the year.
Anything else?
At Gloucestershire College we want students to develop their English and Maths skills so that they achieve their learning goals and future career aims. For this reason, all full-time students (16-18) who have not achieved grade 4 or above English language or maths GCSE will study these subjects as part of their course.
You’ll also take part in continual professional development (CPD) and complete the college’s Which Three Skills programme to develop skills like communication, teamwork, resilience and more.
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Typical Entry Criteria
Three GCSE Subjects at Grade 2:
Recommended Age Criteria: Under 19 (Learners with an Education Health Care Plan Under 23)
Gloucestershire College welcome any other/combinations of relevant qualifications that are comparable and/or equivalent to the typical course entry requirements.
For 19+ applicants that do not have recognised qualifications may still meet course entry requirements through alternative methods of assessment at the College’s discretion.
All queries regarding course entry criteria including the equivalency of qualifications and exceptional extenuating circumstances should be directed by email to the Admissions Department through applications@gloscol.ac.uk.
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Upon completion, you may move on to the Level 2 course in sport, public service, outdoor activities or a relevant apprenticeship.
Shortlist and Apply
If you would like to apply for this course, please add it to your shortlist. You may then add further courses to your shortlist or continue to complete your application.
Sport and uniformed public service courses can lead to a wealth of exciting opportunities and prepare you for a life of responsibility.
Sport and Physical Activity
The sport and recreation industry is an increasingly popular area of study, providing employment opportunities in sports development, sports coaching, fitness and related areas. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in a range of practical and theory modules, learning from industry experts.
Uniformed Public Services
GC offers a wide range of real emergency service and armed forces experiences as part of the uniformed public services course. This has led to many former students going on to join the emergency services (Police, Fire and Ambulance Service) and the armed forces (Army, RAF or the Royal Navy) upon successful completion of their course.
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