This course is aimed at those students who are wanting to pursue a career in some aspect of sport. Whether this means you want to go to university to study a sports course or if you're wanting to move onto an advanced level apprenticeship this course will allow you to do this.
Within this course we also complete the higher sports leaders award which carries 16 UCAS points as well as level 2 gym instructors which gives industry experience in working in gyms and the chance to train as a level 3 personal trainer.
Maths and English at grade 4 or above.
| Study level | Cost |
|---|---|
| 19+ | please enquire |
We're in a unique position to offer four members of staff all with specialist areas on this course which will enhance your learning and experience on the course.
We have a variety of different teaching and assessment methods that are tailored towards the units to ensure they are realistic and related to real life practices. They range from written essays to observations whilst delivering a coaching session or gym session. We also combine the use of work experience and building evidence through practice.
Maths and English at level 4 are required.
Although work experience is not required on the course we ensure our students have great opportunities to go out and gain valuable experience in a variety of workplaces.
We have numrous links with industry with the likes of: Hartlepool Borough Council, JS Strength and Conditioning, primary and secondary school links, local sports clubs including football, rugby, netball and basketball and Hartlepool Wadokai.
This course is 12 hours a week plus a tutorial session for support on all aspects of college life.
This course is aimed at those students who are wanting to pursue a career in some aspect of sport. Whether this means you want to go to university to study a sports course or if you're wanting to move onto an advanced level apprenticeship this course will allow you to do this.
As part of this course we cover a variety of topics. You will study theory and science based topics such as functional anatomy, physiology, psychology and nutrition as well as the more vocational units such as specialised fitness training, field and laboratory based fitness testing and coaching for performance and fitness. Our other units such as applied research methods and research project provide essential skills for students who are looking to study at university.
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This course could leads onto many opportunities. Previous students have progressed to the following:
University, teaching, strength and conditioning, personal training, sports development, radiography, public services such as the Army, Navy and the Marines.
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