Who is the programme for?

Students who wish to enter any of the uniformed services including those who have aspirations of entry at Officer level in the armed services, or those who wish to progress onto university. This programme is ideally suited for students who are seeking a mainly academic experience with some practical input in order to better prepare themselves for service life. Students wishing to experience a disciplined and organised environment and to prepare them for working life will also benefit from this course.

What is the programme structure?

18 units of study which are taught through classroom lecturers, discussions, presentations and practical activity. The delivery of the programme will be supported through an interactive teacher/student forum and downloads of work is accessed through the student internet. Further information about the National Certificate and National Award will be discussed at interview.

What does the programme include?

There are 6 core units which must be taken:

- Government, Policies and the Public Services

- Team Leadership in the Uniformed Public Services

- Citizenship, Contemporary Society and the Public Services

- Team Development in Public Services

- Understanding Discipline within the Uniformed Services

- Diversity and Public Services

There are also 12 specialist units that include:

- Physical Preparation and Fitness

- International Perspectives

- Outdoor and Adventurous Expeditions

- Skills for Land-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities

- Crime and its effects on society

- Command and Control

- The planning for and management of major incidents

- Responding to Emergency Service Incidents

- Uniformed Public Service Employment

- Understanding the Criminal Justice System and Police Powers

- Understanding Behaviour in Public Sector Employment

- Understanding Aspects of the Legal System & Law Making Process

Are there any special facilities for the programme?

Sports Hall, Strive Fitness Suite, visits/residential to various uniformed services establishments (Army, Royal Navy). Presentation teams from a number of emergency services visit throughout the year. Specialist activity centres are frequently used to deliver sessions of rock climbing, abseiling, canoeing, caving and expeditions

Who is the programme for?

Students 16 or over who have definite career aspirations in a sporting environment and who show a high skill level and compete regularly in local/national leagues.

What is the programme structure?

18 units to be completed, 9 in each year of the course.

What does the programme include?

The units are as follows:

- The Body in Action

- Health and Safety in Sport

- Training and Fitness for Sport

- Sports Coaching

- Sports Development

- Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise

- Practical Team Sports

- Sports Nutrition

- Sport and Society

- Leadership in Sport

- Exercise, Health & Lifestyle

- Psychology for Sports Performance

- Sports Injuries

- Rules, Regulations and Officiating in Sport

- Organising Sports Events

- Working with Children in Sport

- Sport as a Business

- Work-based Experience in Sport

Are there any special facilities for the programme?

Specialist facilities are used both on and off site throughout the course.

What award will I achieve?

- BTEC National Diploma in Sport (Development, Coaching & Fitness).

- Community Sports Leaders Award

- Higher Sports Leaders Award

- First Aid Award

- Child Protection Certificate

- Coaching Award

Who is the programme for?

Students over 16 wishing to enter higher education or pursue a career in sport, related medical professions and science based occupations.

What is the programme structure?

The course programme provides a balance between sport and sporting applications. The programme is modular with each module consisting of approximately 60 guided learning hours. 9 modules will be taken in each of the two years of study.

What does the programme include?

The units are:

- Sports and exercise psychology

- Sports and exercise physiology

- Sports coaching

- Anatomy for sport and exercise

- Sports nutrition

- Research methods for sport and exercise science

- Research project in sport and exercise science

- Sport and society

- Fitness testing for sport and exercise

- Sport biomechanics in action

- Sports injuries

- Practical team sports

- Work based experience

- Expedition skills

- Business in sport

Study support will also be included.

Are there any special facilities for the programme?

Specialist sports facilities are available on site and include a fully equipped sports barn and fitness suite.

What award will I achieve?

- BTEC National Diploma in Sport & Exercise Sciences

- Community Sports Leaders Award

- First Aid Award

- Child Protection Certificate

- Coaching Award

This course has been designed to be flexible. At the start of your course you will be interviewed by your Personal Tutor and receive a personal learning plan. You will work in small groups and be expected to complete classwork and coursework to meet deadlines.

You will have the opportunity to take part in external visits and undergo work experience/residentials. You will study: Literacy/Communications; Numeracy; ICT; Citizenship; 1 vocational option - Sport & Recreation.

Functional Skills Requirement

To prepare you for a higher level course, employment or university you will be required to achieve a Key Skills Qualification in Application of Number and Communication. These qualifications wil be studied at the appropriate level for your personal development/progression needs

Who is the programme for?

The course is ideal for school leavers who have a strong interest in a career in the emergency or armed services. It gives an insight into career choices within the services and allows candidates to make a realistic choice as to whether a career in the services is right for them. Candidates must be prepared for a disciplined environment as the nature of the course demands high levels of punctuality, attendance, self-discipline and respect.

What is the programme structure?

This is a mainly practical course based around the completion of a variety of relevant units, with students producing a portfolio of evidence of their work. It is based on the completion of worksheets, assignments, short presentations and continuous observation of practical performance.

What does the programme include?

The programme includes the following 6 mandatory units:

- Prepare for entry to uniformed services of own choice

- Develop aspects of physical activities

- Refine leadership skills

- Legal implications of physical implications

- Carry out advanced map reading and navigation across open country

- Demonstrate an understanding of current issues.

There are 2 other units to be undertaken. These include:

- Participate in coaching sessions within competitive sports

- Assist in planning and leading adventurous activities

Are there any special facilities for the programme?

Sports Hall and Strive Fitness Suite. Visits to and from various Uniformed Services establishments including the Army Police and Fire and practical involvement with the RAF and Royal Marines where students are able to take part in assault courses and fitness training. Outdoor adventure centres are frequently used to deliver sessions of rock climbing, abseiling, canoeing, caving and expeditions. Presentation teams from the Police, Fire Service, RAF Army and Navy visit the students throughout the year.

What award will I achieve?

- NCFE Level 3 Certificate for Entry to the Uniformed Services Level 3

- GCSE Maths and English can be completed alongside the programme to improve grades on entry.

Examining/Validating Body

NCF

Who is the programme for?

The course is ideal for school leavers who have a strong interest in a career in the emergency or armed services. The course provides an insight into career choices within the services and allows candidates to make a realistic choice as to whether a career in the services is right for them. Candidates must be prepared for a disciplined environment as the nature of the course demands high levels of punctuality, attendance, self-discipline and respect.

What is the programme structure?

This is a mainly practical course based around the completion of a variety of relevant units, with students producing a portfolio of evidence of their work. It is based on the completion of worksheets, assignments, short presentations and continuous practical performance observations.

What does the programme include?

The objectives of the qualification

- Investigate work opportunities

- Well being and physical fitness

- Develop team working skills

- Self discipline and development

- Carry out basic map reading and navigation

- Health, safety and emergency care

In addition, the optional units within the qualification offer candidates the opportunity to:

- Participate in competitive sports

- Participate in adventurous outdoor activities

Are there any special facilities for the programme?

Sports Hall and Strive Fitness Suite. Visits to and from various Uniformed Services including the Army, RAF and the Royal Marines where students are able to take part in assault courses and fitness training. Outdoor adventure centres are frequently used to deliver sessions of rock climbing, abseiling, caving and expeditions. Presentation teams from the Police, Fire, Army and Navy visit the students throughout the year.

What award will I achieve?

NCFE Level 1 Certificate for Entry to the Uniformed Services, Key Skills Level 1 in Maths and English

GCSE Foundation Maths and English can be completed alongside the programme to improve grades on entry.

Functional Skills Requirement

To prepare you for a higher level course and employment, you will be required to achieve a key skill qualification in Application of Number and Communication. These qualifications will be studied at the appropriate level for your personal development/progression needs

Who is the programme for?

The course is ideal for school leavers who have a strong interest in a career in the emergency or armed services. It gives an insight into career choices within the services and allow candidates to make a realistic choice as to whether a career in the services is right for them. Candidates must be prepared for a disciplined environment as the nature of the course demands high levels of punctuality, attendance, self-discipline and respect.

What is the programme structure?

This is a mainly practical course based around the completion of a variety of relevant units, with students producing a portfolio of evidence of their work. It is based on the completion of worksheets, assignments, short presentations and continuous observation of practical performance.

What does the programme include?

The programme includes the following 6 mandatory units:

- Investigate Employment in the Uniformed Services

- Explore Aspects of Physical Fitness

- Develop Teamwork and Problem Solving

- Show an understanding of Health & Safety, and Hygiene

- Carry out map reading and navigation

- Follow Service routine

There are 2 other units to be undertaken. These include:

- Undertake Adventurous Outdoor Activities

- Organise and Participate in Competitive Sports

Are there any special facilities for the programme?

Sports Hall and Strive Fitness Suite. Visits to various Uniformed Services establishments including a 5 day 'Look at Life' with the Army and practical involvement with the RAF and Royal Marines where students are able to take part in assault courses and fitness training. Outdoor adventure centres are frequently used to deliver sessions of rock climbing, abseiling, canoeing, caving and expeditions. Presentation teams from the Police, Army and Navy visit the students throughout the year.

What award will I achieve?

- NCFE Level 2 Certificate for Entry to the Uniformed Services.

- Key Skills Level 2 in Maths, English

GCSE Maths and English can be completed alongside the programme to improve grades on entry.

Functional Skills Requirement

To prepare you for a higher level course, employment or university you will be required to achieve a key skill qualification in Application of Number and Communication. These qualifications will be studied at the appropriate level for your personal development/progression needs

Who is the programme for?

Students over 16 wishing to learn basic assistant leadership skills.

What is the programme structure?

The course consists of 6 modules and is examined by continuous assessment.

What does the programme include?

- Development of self-confidence and leadership skills

- Building social and personal skills

- Preparation of students for employment, training or further study

- Extension of students' basic educational skills in communication, numeracy, IT and examination preparation

- Additional Learning Support where appropriate

NVQ Level 1 units include:

- Lead activities within a session

- Help to plan and prepare a session

- Deal with accidents and emergencies

- Help to set up, take down and store equipment

- Help to maintain facility areas

- Help to give good levels of service to participants and customers

NVQ Level 1 units are achieved mainly through work experience, which is undertaken on a half day per week, individually negotiated by the student.

Placements are normally based in primary schools, secondary schools or private leisure clubs/complexes. Assessments are carried out solely in the work environment.

Additional Qualifications:

- First Aid Certificate

- F.A. Level 1 Coach - Basketball Leaders Award

Are there any special facilities for the programme?

A range of appropriate PE facilities are available, including a fully equipped sports barn and fitness suite.

What award will I achieve?

- NVQ Level 1 in Sport & Recreation

- Emergency Aid

- National Governing Body Coaching Awards

- Functional Skills Requirement

To prepare you for a higher level course, employment or university you will be required to achieve a key skill qualification in Application of Number and Communication. These qualifications will be studied at the appropriate level for your personal development/progression needs

The programme is for students over 16 who wish to become qualified to work in a gym environment.

The programme consists of 5 mandatory units

- Dealing with accidents and emergencies

- Evaluating and developing own practice in instructing exercise and fitness

- Motivating and supporting clients to develop and maintain their fitness

- Planning and preparing gym-based activities with clients

- Instructing, observing and assisting gym-based activitie

The course consists of 5 mandatory units plus 2 optional units, all of which are examined by continuous assessment.

Areas of study include:

- Development of self confidence and leadership skills

- Building social and personal skills

- Preparation of students for employment, training or further study

- Extension of students basic educational skills in communication, numeracy, and examination preparation

Mandatory units:

- Prepare for a session

- Lead a session

- Conclude and review a session

- Contribute to the work of your team

- Promote safety in the sport and activity environment

- Plus options

- Enable people with disabilities to take part in activities

- Support the protection of children from abuse.

Functional Skills Requirement: To prepare you for a higher level course, employment or university you will be required to achieve a key skill qualification in Application of Number and Communication. These qualifications will be studied at the appropriate level for your personal development/progression needs.

NVQ Level 2 units are achieved mainly through work experience, which is undertaken on the equivalent of one full day per week, individually negotiated by the student. Placements are normally based in primary schools, secondary schools or private leisure clubs/complexes. Assessments are carried out solely in the work environment.

There is also the opportunity to acquire a variety of additional qualifications including coaching awards

Who is the programme for?

Students over the age of 16, who wish to coach lacrosse in the community and improve their own knowledge.

What is the programme structure?

The course consists of mandatory units, both theory and practical, examined by continuous assessment.

What does the programme include?

Mandatory Units consist of:

- Plan and prepare a series of coaching sessions

- Maintain an environment for participation

- Coach participants to improve their performance

- Evaluate coaching sessions and develop personal coaching practice

- Deal with accidents and emergencies

- Support the protection of children from abuse

Work Experience

Equivalent to one day a week in a lacrosse coaching situation in schools, clubs etc, which are negotiated and organised by the student. Assessments are solely carried out in the work placement.

Are there any special facilities for the programme?

A range of specialist facilities are available, including AstroTurf pitch, indoor sports hall and fully equipped fitness suite.

What award will I achieve?

- NVQ Level 2 in Coaching, Teaching and Instructing in context of Lacrosse

- First Aid Certificate

Additional Qualification

- Child protection certificate/First Aid

Functional Skills Requirement

To prepare you for a higher level course, employment or university you will be required to achieve a Key Skilsl Qualification in Application of Number and Communication. These qualifications will be studied at the appropriate level for your personal development/progression needs

Who is the programme for?

Students over the age of 16, who wish to coach football in the community and improve their own knowledge.

What is the programme structure?

The course consists of mandatory units, both theory and practical, examined by continuous assessment.

What does the programme include?

Mandatory units consist of:

- Preparing Football coaching sessions

- Conducting football sessions with evaluations

- Deal with injuries, safety and emergencies related to the sport of football

- Supporting the development of football

- Establishing and maintaining relationships which support the coaching process

- Supporting the protection of children from abuse

By invitation, additional qualifications include:

- FA Level 1 Football Coaching Certificate

- First Aid Award

Work Experience

Equivalent to one day a week in a football coaching situation in schools, clubs etc, negotiated and organised by the student. Assessments are solely carried out in the work placement.

Are there any special facilities for the programme?

A range of specialist facilities are available, football pitch (AstroTurf), indoor sports hall and fitness suite.

What award will I achieve?

- NVQ Level 2 in Coaching, Teaching and Instructing in context of Football

- First Aid Certificate

Functional Skills Requirement

To prepare you for a higher level course, employment or university you will be required to achieve a Key Skill Qualification in Application of Number and Communication. These qualifications will be studied at the appropriate level for your personal development/progression needs