Sport and Active Leisure

The Sport and Active Leisure Diploma provides learners with a motivating learning experience, through a blend of general education and applied learning within a coherent and stimulating programme. The industry is hugely attractive to young people and is often seen as a gateway to other careers, largely because of its ability to offer essential life skills through readily-available volunteer, part-time and seasonal roles. The Sport and Active Leisure Diploma provides an education that helps learners to thrive in a constantly changing global economy.

Major topics covered:

  • sport
  • fitness
  • stadium management
  • safety
  • outdoors or sports surfaces

Diplomas can be studied at three levels. Preview units and assessment methods for each level -  Foundation, Higher and Advanced.

View the Principal Learning specifications

Please note: These specifications have been updated from their original versions and can be used from September 2010 onwards.