STUD IES IN SPO RT & RECR EATI ON MID CHES HIRE COL LEGE – SCH OOL LEAV ERS’ PRO SPEC TUS 2014 ENTR Y
Studies in Sport & Recreation
Develop your sports skills for a career in the rapidly developing sport and leisure industry.
Mid Cheshire College has excellent facilities for sport and recreation, such as a gym, fitness centre, access to golf courses, football pitches and many other sportingrelated facilities, plus a new four court facility in the new £7.5 million Centre for Creative Arts & Sport. The Sports department offers a wide range of courses at all levels and has close links with Witton Albion Football Club and Sandiway Golf Club.
The College offers Sports Development courses in football, golf and boxing for boys and girls. These courses are for talented students who are interested in developing their sports skills at the same time as studying for a vocational qualification.
Entry Requirements
2 GCSEs at grade E – G or an Entry Level qualification. 4 GCSEs at grade D or above or equivalent, or a Level 1 qualification.
SPORT & RECREATION
Courses Available
BTEC Diploma in Sport and Public Services (Level 1). NVQ Instructing Exercise & Fitness (Level 2). BTEC Diploma in Sport (Level 2).
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Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Sport.
Successful completion of NVQ Level 2 in Instructing Exercise and Fitness or related Level 2 qualification. 4 GCSEs at grade A* – C or equivalent, or a BTEC Diploma/Level 2 qualification.
NVQ Diploma in Personal Training (Level 3).
Employment or self-employment.
Career Opportunities
Footballer, Golfer, Boxer, Coach, Leisure Centre Technician, Fitness Instructor, Outdoor Activity Instructor, Playworker, Teacher, Youth Worker. Robyn Ashurst Progressed to Manchester Metropolitan University after completing FD Sports Coaching & Physical Education
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BTEC Extended Diploma (Level 3) in Sport (Performance and Excellence), Sport & Exercise Science or Outdoor Adventure.
Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching & Physical Education at Mid Cheshire College. Degree at University. Employment.
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SPORT & RECREATION
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training. BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport or Outdoor Adventure (Level 3). Employment.