FAQs

1. Do I have to be good at sport to study this Diploma?

   Absolutely not! The Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure is not designed to create superstar athletes, but it would be good to have an interest in the industry to keep you motivated.

2. What if I want to study the Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure this year or next?

   Unfortunately, the Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure won’t be available to study until September 2010. But remember you could have the option to select it next year so stay tuned.

3. Should I just do a young apprenticeship or apprenticeship?

   Apprenticeships are great if you know exactly what job role you want right now. If you are a little unsure about what particular job role but definitely want to get into the industry then the Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure could be for you.

4. Are there plans to make the Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure available for adult learners (those over 19)?

   Diplomas are qualifications designed with 14-19 year olds in mind. They provide a substantial and broad learning programme which gives young people the knowledge and skills they need for employment, further study and their future lives. Diplomas ensure young people have mastered the basics, have the personal learning and thinking skills essential to employability and further study, and have developed skills and knowledge and the ability to apply them in new and different contexts. Diplomas are not designed to be occupationally specific or prepare learners for particular job roles.
    
   Adult learners would not be barred from taking Diploma qualifications but they should ensure they have taken advice on whether it would be the right programme for them and they should also seek advice from the LSC about the availability of funding post 19 for such a large programme of learning.
    

Students menu