Kidderminster Harriers Football Academy Introductory Certificate - Level 1

You will hold a grade 1 or above in GCSE English and Maths.

You will successfully complete a trial.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a BTEC Level 1 Introductory Certificate in Sport.

• Being Organised
• Developing a Personal Progression Plan
• How Exercise Affects the Body
• Coaching Skills in Sport
• Keeping Active and Healthy

Level 1 Sport students are typically taught through a blend of practical activities, theoretical learning, and personal development.

Assessment is designed to fit the purpose and objective of the qualification, and all units are internally assessed – giving learners the opportunity to demonstrate skills developed in applied scenarios. There is a range of assessment styles suited to skills- and sector-based qualifications at this level. All units are graded to encourage skills development and performance. Units are assessed using a grading scale of Distinction, Merit, Pass and Unclassified. Qualifications in the suite are graded using a scale of P to D, or PP to DD.

As part of your course, you will be required to complete a period of work experience. This forms an essential component of your overall study hours and is designed to support your learning and progression. The number of hours you need to complete will vary depending on the level and type of qualification you are undertaking. There is an expectation that your placement will be relevant to your chosen course, helping you gain valuable insight and practical skills in your subject area. While learners are expected to secure their own placement, our dedicated Work Experience Coordinator will support you throughout the process and ensure that all placements meet the necessary compliance and safeguarding requirements.

If you're aged 16-18 and haven't achieved a GCSE grade 4/C in English and maths, you'll need to take English and maths classes alongside your programme of study.

English and Maths are embedded into Level 1 Sport course in both structured lessons and practical, sport-related contexts.

Maths is embedded through:

• Calculating time, distance, and speed in sports drills.
• Measuring fitness improvements and tracking performance data.

English is developed by:

• Communicating fitness plans and coaching sessions.
• Writing reflections and reports related to practical activities.

Tutorial is a program of essential topics affecting you as a potential employee and member of a community. You will cover topics to improve employability skills, mental fitness (both for you and those around you) and much more. It is an essential part of your personal development.

As part of you weekly timetable, you will be expected to take part in Tutorial. This consists of a 1-1 meeting (at least 3 a year) and Personal Development activities that develop you both personally and professionally. Part of the focus is to raise digital Standards and take part in Employer Engagement Activities such as guest speakers, logging Work Experience and in person and online networking.

We work with Student Experience, Careers and your Curriculum team to ensure your Tutorial elements link to your industry area and to create opportunities to develop key skills for profile raising as well as enabling you to create competitive applications and CVs.

Tutorial is also an opportunity to check in with you as part of a group and individually. You can discuss any issues you might be having that affect your learning and essentially identify strategies and support available to you.

Upon successful completion of this course you could progress to our BTEC Level 2 First Certificate in Sport course.