MITSkills Sports Programmes
Our highly qualified and passionate teachers are specialists in sports-based learning, with extensive experience in teaching and guiding young people. Our programmes are built on our sporting excellence framework with proven progression routes into the world of sports. On your journey with us, you can achieve anything from a Level 2 to Level 3 qualification in sports and benefit from an outstanding teaching and learning experience.
At MITSkills, we innovate to educate. You will be given access to our virtual learning platform for a personalised, first-class, digital learning experience to set you up for success.
This will provide you with the correct tools to achieve your goals.
Due to diverse modules, our diverse programmes will allow our students to make more informed choices in their future careers.
Sports Qualifications we currently offer
- NCFE Level 2 Diploma in Sports (Sports Coaching)
- NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity (Sports Coaching) (360)
- NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity (Sports Coaching) (540)
- NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity (Sports Coaching) (720)
- NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity (Sports Coaching) (1080)
- NCFE Level 3 Gym Instructing and Personal Training
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Pathway 1 NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity (Sports Coaching) (360)
The qualification that you study will be dependent on the GCSE grades that you achieve. Where required you will also study Maths and English.
Units
Project One Title-Pathway to Success
- Exercise, health and Lifestyle (M)
- Preparing for a career in sport and physical activity(M)
- The athlete’s lifestyle (SO)
Project Two Title-Leading in Sport
- Leadership in Sport (SO)
- Assessing Risk (SO)
- Sports Coaching (M)
Additional components
- Digital Skills
- Employability Skills/Careers Advice & Guidance
- British Values
- English & Maths Support
- Work Experience
Entry Criteria
You will need to be 16 by the 31st of August, ready to start your programme in early September.
4 GCSEs including English and Maths. If a resit is required you will start at the certificate level.
UK passport, EU settled status and valid leave to remain endorsed on your resident’s card for the duration of the course.
Bursaries
All students enrolled on the course are able to apply for bursaries if their household income is at or below the designated threshold*. You may also be entitled to have free school meals.
Further details will be provided as part of the enrolment process.
*Income thresholds and payments may differ depending on your circumstances.
Costs
No costs of tuition for those under 18’s
You will need to consider your costs for textbooks travel to and from training, education and matches and other tools you may need to aid your studies.
There may be a cost for purchasing a training kit at the start of the season.
Further details about this will be provided upon your acceptance onto the education and sports development programme.
You will need to provide your own electronic device (laptop or tablet) to support your studies.
Pathway 3 NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity (Sports Coaching) (720)
The qualification that you study will be dependent on the GCSE grades that you achieve. Where required you will also study Maths and English.
Units
Project One–Making a difference
- Organising Sports Events (SU)
- Practical Individual Sports (SU)
- Sports Development (SU)
Project Two-Marginal Gains
- Psychology for Sports Performance (SU) Analysis for Sports Performance (SU)
- Work Experience in Sport (SU) – Completed as separate project alongside other projects
Additional components
- Digital Skills
- Employability Skills/Careers Advice & Guidance
- British Values
- English & Maths Support
- Work Experience
Entry Criteria
You will need to be 16 by the 31st August, ready to start your programme in early September.
4 GCSEs Level 4-9, including English and Maths. If a resit is required you will start at the certificate level.
UK passport, EU settled status and valid leave to remain endorsed on your residents card for the duration of the course. (If in doubt, ask).
Bursaries
All students enrolled on the course are able to apply for bursaries if their household income is at or below the designated threshold*. You may also be entitled to have free school meals.
Further details will be provided as part of the enrolment process.
*Income thresholds and payments may differ depending on your circumstances.
Costs
The cost of tuition is absolutely free however you will need to consider your costs for textbooks, travel costs to and from training, education and matches and other tools you may need to aide your studies.
There may be cost for purchasing training kit at the start of the season. Further details about this will be provided upon your acceptance onto the education and sports development programme.
You will need to provide your own electronic device (laptop or tablet) to support your studies.
Pathway 5 NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training
The Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training trains learners to a professionally competent level, enabling them to prescribe, plan and deliver safe but effective exercise programmes, and to develop their skills and knowledge to allow the learner to pursue a career in personal training.
Course Aims
During the course you will learn
- To recognise the major bones, muscles, cardiovascular-respiratory system, movement capability and energy systems relating to fitness and exercise.
- How to conduct fitness assessments for cardio-respiratory fitness, flexibility, blood pressure and body composition.
- How to plan and teach personalised fitness programmes.
- How to assess a client’s starting point and initiate SMART goals towards a fitness or physical activity training programme.
- How to create and review periodised training programmes around clients’ needs and wants.
- How to understand and evaluate food labels towards client nutritional goals.
- How to engage and provide motivational exercise and fitness sessions.
12 Mandatory Units
- Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise
- Maximising the Customer Experience in a Gym Environment
- Supporting Client Health and Well-Being
- Conducting Client Consultations and Gym Inductions
- Planning Reviewing Gym-Based Exercise Programmes
- Instructing and Supervising Gym Based Exercise Programmes
- Applied Anatomy and Physiology for Activity, Health and Fitness
- Client Motivation and Lifestyle Management
- Programming Personal Training Sessions
- Delivering Personal Training Sessions
- Nutrition to Support a Physical Activity Programme
- Business Acumen for Personal Trainers
Entry Criteria
Some experience with gym-based exercises, including free weights, is highly recommended.
The course requires physical exertion and individual participation is essential: therefore, a degree of physical fitness is necessary.
There is also an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) involved and learners should have basic skills in communication pitched at Level 2.
Pathway 2 NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity (Sports Coaching) (540)
The qualification that you study will be dependent on the GCSE grades that you achieve. Where required you will also study Maths and English.
Units
Project One Title-Pathway to Success
- Exercise, health and Lifestyle (M)
- Preparing for a career in sport and physical activity(M)
- The athlete’s lifestyle (SO)
Project Two Title-Leading in Sport
- Leadership in Sport (SO)
- Assessing Risk (SO)
- Sports Coaching (M)
Project Three-Player Development
- Sports Injuries (SO)
- Technical and Tactical (SO)
- Practical Team Sports (SO)
Additional components
- Digital Skills
- Employability Skills/Careers Advice & Guidance
- British Values
- English & Maths Support
- Work Experience
Entry Criteria
You will need to be 16 by the 31st of August, ready to start your programme in early September.
4 GCSEs including English and Maths. If a resit is required you will start at the certificate level.
UK passport, EU settled status and valid leave to remain endorsed on your resident’s card for the duration of the course.
Bursaries
All students enrolled on the course are able to apply for bursaries if their household income is at or below the designated threshold*. You may also be entitled to have free school meals.
Further details will be provided as part of the enrolment process.
*Income thresholds and payments may differ depending on your circumstances.
Costs
No costs of tuition for those under 18’s
You will need to consider your costs for textbooks travel to and from training, education and matches and other tools you may need to aid your studies.
There may be a cost for purchasing a training kit at the start of the season.
Further details about this will be provided upon your acceptance onto the education and sports development programme.
You will need to provide your own electronic device (laptop or tablet) to support your studies.
Pathway 4 NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity (Sports Coaching) (1080)
The qualification that you study will be dependent on the GCSE grades that you achieve. Where required you will also study Maths and English.
Units
Project One–Making a difference
- Organising Sports Events (SU)
- Practical Individual Sports (SU)
- Sports Development (SU)
Project Two-Marginal Gains
- Psychology for Sports Performance (SU) Analysis for Sports Performance (SU)
- Analysis for Sports Performance (SU)
- Work Experience in Sport (SU) – Completed as separate project alongside other projects
Project Three-Improving Fitness and Health
- Fitness Training and Programming (SU)
- Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise (SU)
- Sports Nutrition (SU)
Additional components
- Digital Skills
- Employability Skills/Careers Advice & Guidance
- British Values
- English & Maths Support
- Work Experience
Entry Criteria
You will need to be 16 by the 31st August, ready to start your programme in early September.
4 GCSEs Level 4-9, including English and Maths. If a resit is required you will start at the certificate level.
UK passport, EU settled status and valid leave to remain endorsed on your residents card for the duration of the course. (If in doubt, ask).
Bursaries
All students enrolled on the course are able to apply for bursaries if their household income is at or below the designated threshold*. You may also be entitled to have free school meals.
Further details will be provided as part of the enrolment process.
*Income thresholds and payments may differ depending on your circumstances.
Costs
No costs of tuition for those under 18’s
You will need to consider your costs for textbooks travel to and from training, education and matches and other tools you may need to aid your studies.
There may be a cost for purchasing a training kit at the start of the season. Further details about this will be provided upon your acceptance onto the education and sports development programme.
You will need to provide your own electronic device (laptop or tablet) to support your studies.