Certificate in Sport (Outdoors) for Adults

Course Code: P259600

Key Information

  • Course type:

    GCSEs & Functional Skills

  • Campus:

    Highbury Campus

  • Start Date:

    06 Sept 2027

  • Duration:

    1 year

  • Attendance:

    Full-time

  • Fees:

    Free

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This course will be ideal for you if you are considering a career in sport and fitness. It has been designed to help those wishing to explore and develop their skills in sports, coaching and fitness.

Units include:

  • participating in sport
  • psychology for sports performance
  • outdoor and adventurous activities
  • leading an outdoor and adventurous activity
  • factors affecting participation in sport.

You will have the opportunity to participate in multiple sports such as badminton, cricket, hockey, paddle boarding, orienteering, football, basketball, volleyball and handball. You will take part in practical sessions to improve your skills throughout the year and boost your fitness levels while doing so. You will also participate in outdoor and adventurous activities and have the chance to lead your own outdoor session, gaining vital leadership skills and knowledge of multiple sports.

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A minimum of four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including maths and English.

100 percent attendance will be required to complete this course.

This course is all about the sporting action, with active learning and is 100% coursework based.

This course can provide an excellent stepping stone to the Level 3 Sport course and can help prepare you for employment in the sport and leisure industry. Possible future careers with progression could include sports, coaching, fitness, strength and conditioning, physiotherapy and nutrition.

School Leavers under the age of 19 do not have to pay fees on any full time courses, though may have to pay for their second year if turning 19 during their studies. If you’re aged 19 or over you might qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan. It’s easy to apply for and you won’t have to pay anything back until you’re earning over £25,000. If you are studying a part-time course and you receive one of the following benefits, or you depend financially on someone who does, you may be entitled to have your tuition fees waived: Job Seekers Allowance, Income Support. You will, however, have to pay any awarding body/assessment fees (unless you are on a first full level 2 course). * If you are in receipt of Working Tax Credit or receive other allowances, you may be eligible to claim concessionary rates. If you are entitled to a fee concession you will be asked to provide proof of your entitlement. It is essential that you inform us if your entitlement changes at any time during your course.
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We work hard to keep our course information up to date. Occasionally we may make small changes to course content, start dates, locations or fees to keep our courses current and relevant. If anything important changes after you apply, we’ll always let you know.

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