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Level 1 Diploma in Sport

  • BERKSHIRE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
  • LEVEL 1
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Course Overview

The L1 Diploma gives learners the opportunity to develop a range of skills in the Sport sector and supports progression on to further study. Students enrolled on this course will study core units and then a range of specific sports related units which will provide students with opportunities to learn from their peers & practice their skills in a sporting environment.

The course is an introductory programme aimed to give an oversight into these different areas of Sport and is designed to provide a broad foundation of skills and knowledge across a range of modules. It will involve a mixture of practical and theory modules and is assessed via a range of methods including projects, practical demonstrations, and assignments based on realistic workplace situations, activities, and demands.

Why BCA?
At BCA we have:

100% pass rate on all sport programmes
95% of our students progress into positive destinations
90% of our students achieve on or above their target grades
Excellent links with local sports clubs, industry experts, and employers
All of our staff have extensive industry experience and qualifications
Outstanding facilities

Course Code

FF1CSPO3B0

End Date

Fri, 03 Jul 2026

Entry Requirements

Four GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including English GCSE at Grade 3.

Learners must demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment for their chosen study pr...

Course information

Units studied may include:
Being organised
Developing a personal progression plan
How exercise affects the body
Trainig for fitness
Running a sports event
Coaching skills
Playing sport
Getting people active
The study programme will also include English and Maths GCSEs and a tutorial programme.

1 year

You will learn in dedicated classrooms equipped with interactive learning technology, with access to high quality facilities including a full sized Sports Hall, a fully equipped fitness centre and a separate strength and conditioning facility. We also have a range of outdoor facilities, including four full-sized football pitches, high/low ropes, archery range, and a bouldering room. You will also learn through a range of relevant trips, visits and guest lectures.

You will learn through a variety of theory and practical sessions and be assessed via a range of methods including: Presentations, written reports, practical observations, discussions, debates, and projects.

Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Sport

You will complete a week of internal experience aimed at improving your employability skills.

Progression routes include the Level 2 NVQ in Activity Leadership or a Level 2 Diploma in Sport, Protective Services or Outdoor Education. Progression could also be directly into the sports industry via employment or a Level 2 Apprenticeship.

Level 1

You will learn in dedicated classrooms equipped with interactive learning technology, with access to high quality facilities including a full sized Sports Hall, a fully equipped fitness centre and a separate strength and conditioning facility. You will also learn through a range of relevant trips, visits and guest lectures.

Modern classrooms, fully equipped with IT support
4 full-size football pitches
A state of the art sports hall, incorporating 4 badminton courts, a full-sized basketball court and cricket nets
Indoor and outdoor climbing facilities
High & low rope courses
Archery range
A fully-equipped fitness centre and a separate strength and conditioning facility

Uniform and PPE: All Sports students will be required to purchase the compulsory BCA kit, which is appropriate for their programme. You are only expected to purchase 1 kit bundle, so if you are part of an Academy, please order the specific academy kit, as detailed below. We try to keep all compulsory kit bundles to a minimum cost and then give the option for you to purchase additional items. Clean, practical kit must be brought in every day.

Please click on the link below to place your online kit order.

Non-Academy Sports Students
www.clubwebshop.com/a-z/clubs/bca/club-bundles
You will have to register and create an account before ordering.

Football Academy
www.mufcdirect.co.uk/collections/mufc-academy-bca

Netball Academy
www.hawkinsport.co.uk/schools/berkshire-college-agriculture

Returning students are very welcome to order another complete bundle, however, you will already have some kit from last year, so you may decide just to order a few additional items. Please email Nicky Cornelius, Curriculum Assistant nacornelius@bca.ac.uk for the specific link to order individual items.

Stationery: All students will be required to bring appropriate stationery and a notebook to all lessons. We advise students to purchase a ring binder folder to keep class notes and resources in, for future reference. BCA does not supply pens, pencils, rulers, or notepads.
All students will be required to bring their own set of headphones for blended learning sessions. The headphones do not need to be expensive but must be PC compatible.