BTEC Level 1 Diploma Sport and Active Leisure

Employers sitting at desk with employees looking at a computer screen

Key Facts

Level: 1
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Course Code: TFF6861
Start Date: September 2025

Code: TFF6861

This BTEC Level 1 Diploma is designed for school leavers wishing to study sport, exercise or fitness but who has not yet achieved any formal qualifications.

This course will help you to develop transferable skills, sporting knowledge, literacy and numeracy, before progressing on to a Level 2 course or into employment.

Features & Benefits

There are a range of trips and team-building activities included throughout this course and you will also have the opportunity to take part in enrichment sporting activities.

Course Content

Units include:

  • Being Organised
  • Developing a Personal Progression plan
  • Working with Others
  • Researching a Topic
  • How Exercise Affects the Body
  • Training for Fitness
  • Playing Sport
  • Coaching Skills in Sport
  • Assisting in a Sports Activity
  • Contribute to Running an Event
  • Opportunity to resit GCSE Maths and/or English
  • Work placement

You will also have opportunities to gain further qualifications, which complement your course. Assessment combines observed practical assessments, written reports, case studies, and worksheets.

Entry Requirements

No GCSEs are required but you will need to attend lessons to develop your English and Maths skills.

Progression

The course can lead onto Level 2 courses in sport or employment within the industry.

Students may have the opportunity to study Functional Skills or GCSEs in maths and English.

Sport Academies at Loughborough College

View Sport Academies

Why Loughborough?

94%

of learners said the College campus provides a safe environment

90%

of learners said staff valued students views and opinions about their study programme

Latest College news

View all news stories

Next Open Day

Thursday 13th February 2025

It's great to read about a college and what it has to offer, but there's really no substitute for experiencing it at an open day.

  • Talk to tutors about our courses
  • Take a tour of the college's facilities and accommodation
  • Get advice on the application process
  • Learn what it's like to be a Loughborough College student

Drone shot of Loughborough College campus

Useful links

SUPPORT Got a question?

Contact us

GUIDE How to apply

Read our guide