Calling all sports enthusiasts!
In conjunction with South Gloucestershire and Stroud College, the club are pleased to be able to offer anyone with an interest in football the chance to gain a Level 1 qualification in Sport and Active Leisure. This course is totally free for the individual taking it and looks to equip learners with skills and knowledge relating to the sports industry, being designed for beginners to learn the basics of sport or those who are more experienced looking to refresh their knowledge. As an added bonus, the college will gift a voucher to Taunton Town FC for kit and equipment or donate a Veo camera for every 30 learners who complete the course!
The course which is likely to be held in Taunton essentially covers a range of topics which include:
- Effects of taking part in sport – What happens to our body when we exercise. Looking at different systems of exercise and also the importance of goalsetting.
- Components and functions of the body – Anatomy and Physiology, looking at the bones, muscle groups, joints and energy systems.
- Nutrition for sport – Looking at healthy diets and the foods that we eat.
- Sport as part of a heathy lifestyle – looking at the physical, psychological and social benefit of exercise.
- Using and communicating data in sport – This looks at the data that we can get from football and how we can apply it to our game.
- Working in Active Leisure – job opportunities and pathways into football from volunteering, self-employment and paid employment
All learners who successfully finish the course by completing the six workbooks will receive a Level 1 certificate and as previously stated will help support their local football club.
You can apply for the course HERE
If you have any questions please contact:
Call on: 0800 0567 253
Email: info@sgscol.ac.uk
www.sgscol.ac.uk