This course is designed for students with particular interests in sport and public services and would like to learn more about sports coaching, outdoor activities, working as a team and understanding young people and the law It is designed to provide you with a wide range of specialist technical knowledge and practical skills to seek employment opportunities in either the sport or public services sector You will gain extensive hands-on experience taking part in sport and fitness activities. low ropes, camp craft and water based activities at Manvers Lake Your programme will consist of classroom based theoretical learning and applying practical skills in sport and public services
Students will develop knowledge skills and behaviours studying the following:
Understanding Young, People Law and Order
Team Leading Skills
Team Work
Communication Skills
Assist in Delivering an Activity Session
Planning a Fitness Programme
Taking part in a Sport
Our sports teaching team bring specialist skills and experiences to the classroom, with backgrounds as managers in the leisure industry, as personal trainers and health professionals, and professional sports coaches. Specialist teaching by our industry-experienced professionals who bring their experiences into the classroom and their teaching.
State-of-the-art, on-site sporting facilities including a sports and fitness centre, multisport cages and AstroTurf pitches, with access to a range of sports equipment and technology including a sports GPS system, timing gates, and Hi Cam Telescopic Mast Filming Systems, used to measure and analyse fitness and performance.
Access during teaching and as part of your course to the near-by Manvers boathouse and lake with access to activities such as canoeing, open-water swimming, mountain biking, orienteering, windsurfing, sailing and raft building.
Four GCSEs at Grade 2 or above
You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of this page. For more information support with your enquiry or application please contact Student Services by emailing learn@dearne-coll.ac.uk or by calling 01709 513355.
On completion of this study programme you will be able to progress onto Level 2 in either Sport or Public Services
16-18 year olds do not need to pay course fees Those aged 19 or over may not need to pay fees depending on their circumstances. Find out if you qualify for help with fees If you need further advice or guidance please contact the Enquiries Team on 01709 513355.
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