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RECREATION RECREATION
While undertaking Sports & Recreation courses at Deeside College you will have access to some of the
best sporting facilities in Wales. Courses will help you develop your knowledge of the sector and your
sporting ability.
Name: Steph Owens
Course Title Course How long is What will I learn? What qualifications
Age: 18
Code Level the course? do I need?
Previous School: Argoed High School
B4659 Entry Level Entry 1 Year
Learn about health and safety in No formal qualifications
in Sport and
the sport environment. required for this course but a
Full Course Title: National Diploma in Sports Studies Active
Discover different sports and
commitment to regular
fitness and develop skills for
attendance and good
Leisure
behaviour is essential.
helping out in a sports facility or
Next Step: Currently training full-time for the at sport events.
Commonwealth Games 2010
Improve your basic skills in
English, Maths and IT.
Comments:
R1701 Certificate City & 1 Year
Course involves the development At least 4 GCSEs at grades
in Sports & Guilds -
of both theoretical principles and
A*-E, 1 of which must be in
I really enjoyed being at Deeside College. I was a
practical aspects of sport and
English, Maths or Science.
Leisure Level 1
Sports Scholarship student and the support it gave
leisure.
me helped me concentrate on my training and my
Learn about coaching and fitness,
both in the classroom as well as
studies. The tutors help you a lot and the sporting
in a sports environment.
facilities are some of the best in Wales. As a sports
student, it’s great to have an indoor and outdoor R1703 Exercise City & 1 Year
Learn how to take coaching Introductory Diploma at
track on campus plus a fitness suite.
and Fitness Guilds -
sessions, develop fitness
Foundation Level 1 in a
programmes and deal with
related subject, or a good
Level 2
accidents.
standard of English and
Maths, supported by a
Option to develop skills in general education equivalent
exercise to music or gym-based
to 4 GCSEs grades A*-D.
exercise.
R1704 First BTEC - 2 Years
Course covers theory and Level 1 qualification in a
As students on the First Diploma, National
Diploma in Level 2
practical topics and concepts
related subject or 4 GCSEs
Diploma and NVQ are likely to take part
relating to sports science.
grades A*-D.
Sports
in work experience which involves either
Did you know?
Study a variety of topics including children or vulnerable adults, you will need
Science
the body in sports, training and
to complete a Criminal Records Bureau
You don’t have to be an expert at practical sport to join these
fitness, sports coaching, injuries,
(CRB) application form and check.
courses. You just need to be interested, keen and motivated!
the sports industry, nutrition and
practical sport.
If you have a criminal record, you may still
Career Paths gain a place on the course, it depends on
the nature and background of any offence.
Sports Instructor / Coach
R1699 National BTEC - 2 Years
Course covers practical units and At least 5 GCSEs at grades
Diploma in Level 3
core theory including psychology,
A*-C, or a BTEC First
If you would like to discuss this issue in
sports sociology, fitness testing,
Diploma in Sport, an confidence, please contact our Student
Tutor Spotlight
Sports Centre Manager
Sports Studies
training and fitness, coaching and
Intermediate/Level 2
Sport
qualification in a related
Services Advisers on 01244 834511, or
working with children.
subject or appropriate work
call in to speak to them in person
Fitness Coach Development You can then specialise in the
experience.
Name: Allison Parkinson
and Fitness
Sports Development and Fitness
Holiday Camp Representative
or
course (covering nutrition and
Background:
sports development) or the
Performance
Self Employment
Performance and Excellence
and Excellence
course (covering sports injuries
Allison has taught in colleges for over 14 years and
and analysis of elite performance).
was part of a college team made up of staff and
students who successfully completed the Three
Peaks Challenge for charity. The Sports and
Recreation Department enjoys an outstanding
record of high achievement in all courses and Allison
considers the sporting facilities, teaching staff and
opportunities available to learners at Deeside
Apply online at
College to be the best she’s come across.
www.deeside.ac.uk/apply
or if you want us to send you an
application form, text APPDC
and your name and address to
88020 (texts are charged at your
normal network rate)
NEED HELP? Call switchboard on 01244 831531 / Student Services on 01244 834511 or visit our website www.deeside.ac.uk Sports Scholarships available if you represent your County/Country. You don’t need to be studying sport to qualify please see page 57
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