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Mode of study
Full Time
Start date
02/09/2027
Entry requirements
A minimum of 4 GCSEs grade 9 - 4 including maths and English or a full Level 2 with a merit profile and grades 9 - 4 in English & maths.
Teaching staff
The sports department at Oaklands College boasts an experienced, dedicated and knowledgeable team. All tutors delivering on the programme have extensive subject knowledge in sports coaching & sport & exercise sciences. Many tutors have competed or still compete in a variety of sports at a high level .
Course Code
FD3SFA1F/1
Duration
2-Year
Location
St Albans Campus
Awarding body
Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)
Assessment
The course is 100% internally assessed through written assignments, presentations, videos, case studes and projects. This course is highly practical and progression focused and it allows for practical and professional skills development.
About the course
This qualification has been developed in consultation with employers and professional bodies. This ensures that it is appropriate and consistent with current industry practice to enable learners to enter direct employment in the health and fitness sector. It also allows for progression to higher level study. The qualification provides the knowledge and develops the skills and application required for professional accreditation with the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) and the Chartered Institute of Management for Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) Gym Instructor standards .
Career options
The qualification provides the knowledge and develops the skills and application required for professional accreditation with the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) and the Chartered Institute of Management for Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) Gym Instructor standards.
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?
'Unit A: Careers in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry
'Unit B: Health, Wellbeing and Sport
'Unit C2: Fitness Skills Development
The course is 100% internally assessed through written assignments, presentations, videos, case studes and projects. This course is highly practical and progression focused and it allows for practical and professional skills development.