This course has been designed to give you a foundation grounding in sports, enabling you to plan and support sports coaching, fitness training sessions and programmes.
You will also study practical sports, anatomy and physiology for sports, sports injury, planning and leading sports activities, technical skills and tactical awareness for sports and exercise and fitness instruction.
Topics covered can include:
You will need:
All applicants must have an interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.
You will be assessed via a combination of observations during practical tasks and written coursework. Assessments throughout the course vary from assignment to assignment, giving you a chance to showcase your development through a variety of methods.
If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August prior to the start date of your course and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your programme then your study with us will be free. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.
Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.
You will need to wear sport-related clothing and footwear.
This course can provide you a progression route to Level 3 BTEC in Sport or Level 2 YMCA Diploma in Exercise and Fitness Instructing. The course can also offer opportunities for sport-related work opportunities.
Yamini Bist is a dynamic and dedicated professional with a diverse background in education and sports coaching. As an enthusiastic KS4 support staff member, Yamini has developed skills in guiding and supporting students through their crucial key stage 4 educational journey, making a tangible impact on their academic growth.
In addition to their role in education, Yamini proudly serves as the head coach of the netball academy. This leadership position has allowed for the cultivation of a passion for sports in aspiring athletes while fostering their skills and enthusiasm for netball.
Yamini is also a lecturer for sports massage, sharing knowledge and insight with eager learners, helping them gain a deeper understanding of sports massage techniques and their importance in athlete performance and recovery.
With a strong commitment to education, Yamini is eager to contribute skills, leadership, and passion for education and sport and has a dedication to fostering growth and success in students learning.
Philips's specialism is in Sports Science, especially anatomy and physiology. Philip is interested in the way the way the body works and how the complex systems all work together.
Philip has previously worked within secondary school PE departments and at Newham College in East London. He has been managing the sports department at CONEL since 2017 and has hobbies in football, basketball and beekeeping and is a huge Manchester City supporter!
Nike Caines is a full-time sports tutor at the CONEL’s Enfield Centre teaching Fitness Instruction, Sports Psychology and Mental Well-being, Sports Injuries and First Aid and Nutrition and Health courses.
Nike has been a Further Education tutor since 2004 whose goal is for all learners to do well in their programmes of study courses and to enjoy time spent at CONEL.
Nike has a passion for mental well-being and physical fitness and loves teaching in the Sports and Fitness sector.
The teachers listed may change, these shown are an example of the teachers who teach on these programmes.