Further Details
Course Code
LP01505
Location
Yale
Duration
Full Time, This is a 1 year full-time course.
Department
Sport & Fitness
Start Date
01 Sep 2027
End Date
16 Jun 2028

Course Overview

Whether you’re passionate about fitness, coaching, or health, this exciting one-year accelerated course is designed to kickstart your journey toward a successful career in sport. You’ll gain hands-on, practical skills and real-world knowledge that will build your confidence and open doors to further study or employment.

What You’ll Learn

Throughout the course, you’ll explore 10 engaging, practical-based modules designed to give you a well-rounded foundation in sports science, coaching, and fitness:

- Fitness for Sport and Exercise
- Practical Sports Performance
- The Sports Performer in Action
- Leading Sports Activities
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Lifestyle and Well-being
- Injury and the Sports Performer
- Running a Sports Event
- Expedition Experience
- Work Experience

Extra Qualifications & Opportunities
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award: Take on new outdoor challenges, develop leadership qualities, and boost your CV.
Industry Work Experience: Gain real-world experience and network with local sports and fitness professionals.
4 GCSEs at grade D/3 or above including English Language/Welsh (1st Language) and Maths or Successful completion of a relevant Level 1 programme which must include achievement of numeracy and literacy.

At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
We use a balanced assessment approach so you can demonstrate your knowledge and practical ability in different ways:

– Internal Coursework (8 Units): Assessed through regular practical assignments and projects, graded at Pass, Merit,
or Distinction level.
– External Exams (2 Units): Assessed via online examinations.

Completing this course gives you the momentum to take your next step into the vibrant sports industry:

– Further Study: Progress directly onto a Level 3 Sport qualification to deepen your knowledge.

– Career Pathways: Step into entry-level employment across the sport, fitness, leisure, and wellbeing sectors.

Some courses may require kit/uniform to be purchased. Please see attached kit list for further information.



Useful downloads
Useful Downloads
Kit List

Ready to begin your journey?

Our Open Days

Our Open Days are your chance to explore the College and find out about the range of courses we offer.

Wales Butchery Conference 2026
27/10/2026

Start - 10:00

Finish - 15:00

November Open Event – Deeside & Deeside Sixth
12/11/2026

Start - 17:30

Finish - 20:00

November Open Event – Llysfasi
07/11/2026

Start - 10:00

Finish - 13:00

November Open Event – Bersham Road
19/11/2026

Start - 17:30

Finish - 20:00

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