Kick-Start Your Future in Sport
The BTEC Level 1 Introductory in Sport at The Leys College is the perfect starting point for learners who are passionate about physical activity and want to build the knowledge, confidence, and skills needed to progress into higher-level sports study or a future career in the sport and leisure sector.
Designed for students who are ready to engage in practical learning, develop essential English and maths skills, and explore what it means to study sport as a subject, this programme offers a supportive and active introduction to life in further education.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal if you:
- Enjoy sport and physical activity
- Prefer a hands-on approach to learning
- Want to develop confidence and essential communication skills
- Need support to build your English and Maths
- Want a pathway into Level 2 and beyond
You could progress to a wide range of careers in this industry including: community sport coach, referee, sports coordinator, fitness instructor.
Why Choose This Course?
- Build Strong Foundations for Progression – This course prepares you for Level 2 Sport, apprenticeships, or employment pathways by developing core study habits and personal skills essential for success.
- Practical, Hands-On Learning – A major part of the programme takes place at The Leys Leisure Centre, where you will take part in a wide range of practical sports and fitness activities.
- Support with English and Maths – You’ll work towards improving your English and Maths — essential for your next steps in education, sport-related careers, and everyday life.
- Future-Focused Skills Development – Learn about teamwork, communication, personal fitness, coaching basics, and the sports industry — everything you need to begin shaping your future.
What you'll learn
The course follows the BTEC Level 1 Introductory Sport specification and combines theoretical understanding with practical application, giving you the confidence and credentials to advance in your sports journey. It develops your sporting abilities and knowledge, making it ideal for anyone eager to explore physical activity, wellbeing, and personal growth.
- You will study core units focused on key transferable skills, including research and planning, time management, and working with others.
- You will work through practical units that strengthen your personal capabilities, enhance communication abilities, and establish core sporting expertise.
- You will also take a number of sector units. For sport, the units cover activities such as organising a sports event and delivering a training session.
You will study key themes such as:
- Understanding the sport and active leisure sector
- Taking part in sport and practical activity
- Personal exercise and fitness
- Planning and participating in events
- Developing personal study and work skills
- Improving English and maths for employability and progression
How you'll learn and be assessed
Units are internally assessed. This means you set and assess the assignments that count toward the final summative assessment for each unit.
You could be given opportunities to:
- carry out practical tasks
- present information that you have gathered
- keep working logbooks, records and reflective journals
- practise English and mathematical skills
- take part in oral or written presentations
- take part in role play, interviews and other activities
Units are assessed using a grading scale of Distinction, Merit, Pass and Unclassified.
Progression
This qualification provides both sporting knowledge and transferable skills for your future, whether you plan to continue studying or start working.
Where could this course take you?
On successful completion of this course, you can progress to:
- Sport Level 2 at The Leys College, or a relevant Level 2 qualification
- Sport or fitness apprenticeships
- Volunteering opportunities in coaching, leisure centres, or community sport
- A long-term future in roles such as coaching, personal training, sports leadership, leisure operations, or outdoor education
Entry requirements
You will need GCSE Grade 2 in English and maths for this course.
