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 assessment