Bridge to Sport - Level 1

The qualification provides a range of basic, introductory skills, as well as core knowledge, relevant to sport and active leisure, alongside generic employability skills. The nationally recognised qualification gained is structured to allow you to develop skills and knowledge in a sport environment and requires no prior knowledge of sport.

The course is suitable for you if you have moderate learning difficulties and/or disabilities, are interested in sport and wish to work in the sport and active leisure sector but need a grounding in the subject and an opportunity to develop more general workplace skills. You will have non-accredited sessions each week where you develop work readiness skills.

You will have the opportunity to use the sports facilities at our Sports campus (based at Alive LynnSport) for the practical units in which you will gain experience in taking part in sport and working in sport and active leisure.

Interview required.

Whilst there are no formal entry requirements, students are required to show willingness to learn, participate in and develop skills in a college environment. Following an interview it is expected that you will attend a taster session to determine suitability for the course and to ensure your needs are met.

How long is this course?

1 Year

When does this course start?

01/09/2025

How many hours / days per week is this course?

All of our foundation courses are 3 days a week and are a year long. Some of the teaching for this course is held at our Sports campus.

Age	Cost
16-18	Free*
19+	£900

* Some of our courses may have additional costs to cover trips, unform and equipment. These costs will be confirmed to you at enrolment.

Fee information

Though this course is free for those aged 16-18, there may be additional costs related to the programme, such as additional equipment and uniform, educational trips and work placement costs. Full details will be sent to applicants before enrolment.

Find all the information you need about course fees and financial help below.

Information on Fees and Financial Help

Adult (19+) learners

Depending on your age, course, educational history and personal circumstances, there may be options available for you to receive a course fully-funded by the government. Our fee calculator will help give you an idea on whether you'll be able to have your course fee waived or covered by an Advanced Learner Loan.

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Learners with an active Education, Health & Care Plan

If you are aged 19 - 24 at the start of your course and have an active Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP), any course up to and including level 3 will be fully-funded by the government. This means you will not have a course fee to pay and any equipment considered essential to complete your course will be provided by the college.

What qualification will I achieve?

• Gateway Certificate in Skills for Sport and Active Leisure (Entry 3)

• City & Guilds unitised English and maths

• EDEXCEL - Functional Skills in English and maths

• Enterprise and work readiness activities

How is my course assessed?

Assessment is an ongoing process and consistent throughout the academic year, this is evident via an initial screening process and then regularly via the Personal Development Plan. You are assessed on an individual basis by the tutors and through the verification of completed portfolio units. The online PDP system allows you to log in and view your progress and targets so that you are aware of your achievement to date. Three progress reviews and regular staff meetings ensure that all the assessment and review process continues to map individual progression.