Foundation Sport & Fitness

The Level 1 Football Programme has been developed to enable learners to continue their studies in Maths and English but also provide opportunities to learn and develop vital workforce development skills alongside practical sessions in a number of different sport and weekly training in conjunction with Portsmouth In The Community.

The programme will cover theoretical and practical aspects of sport coaching and fitness, and introduce you to the industry.

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?

This course is for anyone who is considering a career in the sport, fitness or exercise industry.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

You will learn and develop your skills vital for the industry which include:

• Taking part in practical gym and multi-sport sessions
• Learning the fundamentals of planning gym/multi-sports sessions
• Understand essential health and safety requirements and run safe sessions
• Communicate effectively with others within a sporting and academic environment
• Promote and establish working relationships between players, coaches, parents and officials
• Understand different aspects of coaching children
• Different career pathways within the industry

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

Your course will include functional skill modules to help you develop these essential skills. You will be assessed, and will attend both of the following modules.

• English
• Maths

WHAT CAN THIS COURSE LEAD TO?

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to progress onto a Level 2 in a Sport/Fitness related qualification.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

All full time students pay a resource fee plus approx. £200 for a Portsmouth In The Community Kit Pack which all learners who are part of the football squads are required to purchase. For information on support and funding available to students, please call Student Services on 01983 550581. Exact fees will be confirmed during the interview process.