All students will be required to undertake English and Maths qualifications at either GCSE level or at a relative Functional Skill Level. If part of an Academy you will be have training sessions and extra lessons around your Level 2 Sport and GCSE/Functional Skills.
Mode of study
Full Time
Start date
02/09/2027
Entry requirements
A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 3 - 1 or successful completion of an Entry Level programme.
Teaching staff
Oaklands boasts an impressive list of professional experts as part of their Sports team. All tutors have work experience in sport including physiotherapists , personal trainers and performance coaches. In addition, all staff are experienced lecturers in delivering BTEC courses.
Course Code
FLTSRA1F/1
Duration
1-Year
Location
St Albans Campus
Awarding body
Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)
Assessment
You will be assessed by putting together an assignment folder. There are no exams (apart from Functional Skills or GCSE). Instead, you will be asked to produce posters, complete demonstrations, presentations and practical sessions.
About the course
Career options
The course can lead you to progress onto the OCR Level 2 Technical Diploma in Sport, the BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Public Services or employment in the sports industry such as a leisure or recreational assistant.
Our Sports courses will help you get to the ceiling of your ability and this could be Regional, National or even International level competition. You could also progress to University or into direct employment.
Potential careers:
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Sports Professional -
Sports Therapist -
Sport and Exercise Scientist -
Sports Development Officer -
Sports Coach, Physiotherapist -
Leisure Centre Manager -
Leisure Centre Assistant -
Outdoor Activities Instructor -
Health and Fitness Instructor -
Pool/Beach Lifeguard -
Personal Trainer -
Gym Instructor
Course Content - What will I learn?
BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure which covers units such as Working with Ohers, Researching a Topic, Assisting in a Sports Activity and Organising a Meeting.
English and Maths 'depending on grades you will either retake your GCSE'S or functional skills.
Work Experience 'you are required to complete a total of 10 hours of work experience throughout the year which are supported through two work experience units. Work experience cannot be paid work and must be relevant to the course you are studying.
PDR 'you will have weekly PDR sessions with your course tutor which will entail personal 1:2:1 sessions and lessons tailored around health, social, economic and welfare issues.
Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.
You will be assessed by putting together an assignment folder. There are no exams (apart from Functional Skills or GCSE). Instead, you will be asked to produce posters, complete demonstrations, presentations and practical sessions.