This course is designed for 16-19. This qualification will allow you to study sports and leisure in a professional vocational sports setting based at Leyton Orient Football Club and the Score Sports Complex.

This Diploma is designed to equip you with the necessary skills for a career within the Sports Industry.

Football students will receive 6 hours of coaching from Leyton Orient Trust as part of their enrichment programme. There will also be an opportunity to gain an FA Level 1 Coaching Qualification.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for this course are:

  • 4 GCSEs at Grade 3 (D) or above including English and Maths Grade 2 (E) or above

  • Pass/Merit in a relevant Level 1 qualification

  • Initial assessment minimum Entry 3 English

What will I study?

  • Physical Fitness and Injuries in Sport

  • Participating in Sport

  • Plan, Deliver and Evaluate an Activity Session

  • Planning and Running a Sport Event

  • Preparing to Work in the Sport and Leisure Industry

  • Understanding Business in Sport

  • Introduction to Healthy Exercise and Nutrition

How will I be assessed?

  • Practical skills

  • Fitness levels

  • Theory internal assessments

Progression opportunities

This course will lead to employment within the Sports and Leisure industry, progression to the Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sport or Level 3 Sports Apprenticeship.

How to apply

To apply online for this course visit the course page on the Waltham Forest College Website. To find out more about the application process or to download the application form, visit the Waltham Forest College website.