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Location: Broomfield Hall
Years: 1
Interview: Y
Course Summary
This Level 1 College Diploma in Sport and Fitness study programme is designed for students who must focus on achieving their GCSE English and Maths grades, and whose achievement in these subjects is currently at level 2-1.
Students will study a Sport programme which supplements the delivery of GCSE resits so they can achieve these qualifications.
They will also have the chance to achieve technical qualifications such as SL1 and First Aid and to gain valuable careers opportunities through work placements.
A Sport programme covering the core concepts will prepare students for studying Sport at Level 2.
Entry requirements
The course is designed for students with low-level GCSE grades (1-3) or limited qualification achievements. It is essential that you show a commitment to maintaining high standards of behaviour and attendance and to meeting deadlines.
Candidates will be invited for an interview and screening test as part of the application process. You are welcome to join the Sport Information Evenings held at the College throughout the year for further details.
Students must be motivated to achieve English and Maths qualifications as this is the primary aim of this study programme.
Course Content
- Searching for sports jobs
- Participation in exercise programmes
- Maths skills
- Working in a sport and leisure environment
- Taking part in sport
- Health and fitness
- English skills
- Volunteering
- Digital skills
How will I be assessed?
Are there any additional costs or specialist equipment required?
Financial assistance is available, depending on your circumstances.
What can I do after this course?
Further study
- Level 2 Diploma in Sports Performance
- Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instruction
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Derby College offer sport, health and leisure facilities for public use. This includes fitness centre, sports hall and outdoor pitch hire plus lots more. Located at Broomfield Hall, Johnson Building and Mackworth.
Jess Guest
Apprenticeship leads to leisure centre personal trainer job for Jess
As someone who has always been sporty, working as a personal trainer at Matlock’s Arc Leisure Centre is the ideal job for 18-year-old Jess Guest. Jess, who first worked at Arc on a casual basis, has been taken on full-time after completing a leisure apprenticeship with Derbyshire Dales District Council.
While an apprentice, she gained her level two personal training qualifications with Derby College and she is currently working towards level three. Jess, who is from Morton, took PE at GCSE and has been involved in competitive sport since a young age. She used to swim for City Of Derby Swimming Club and trained with Olympic Gold medallist Adam Peaty, who is also a former Derby College student. As part of her apprenticeship,
Jess gained experience across a range of areas including lifeguarding, swimming teaching and Reception, as well as fitness instruction. In her role as personal trainer, she now helps people to achieve their fitness goals, as well as showing them healthy new ways to shed excess pounds and build muscle tone. Since taking up her full-time role Jess has introduced Pound – a cardiovascular workout which involves exercising to the rhythm of drumsticks.
Arc is among only a handful of centres to offer Pound in Derbyshire and Jess’s classes are very popular. Working with people of all ages and abilities, she teaches a whole range of activities, including swimming and aerobics. Jess said Derby College had been very supportive throughout her apprenticeship and beyond it.
Steve, my college tutor, is really good. I’m assessed on site and he’s always very helpful and happy to give me advice whenever I need it. Working hours vary in this job and I work shifts and weekends.
