Do I need to be a computer expert to do this course?
No, but it will help if you know how and where your computer saves work. And you may need to check that the drive in your computer is for a DVD rather than CD only.
The Great2Run DVD is self-contained. It should load automatically as soon as you put it into the DVD drive in your computer. Once this has happened, the onscreen instructions and the HELP menu are all you need to get by. Even the internet links are automatic (if you’re online).
It’s really important that you back up your saved data regularly so that, if something does go wrong, you don’t lose a record of your progress. If you aren’t familiar with computers, you may need help from someone who is to show you how to back up your data for safety reasons. Clear instructions are given in the TIMEOUT section of the DVD and explained in HELP.
Other FAQs in this category (Great2Run) :
- Some of the G2R assessments seem awfully repetitive! Why is this?
- I’m several weeks into my programme but the computer now says it can’t find my data file!
- What if I can run the programme but not save data?
- What if the DVD doesn’t work at all in my computer?
- My computer has crashed. Can I still use the DVD?
- What if my disk doesn’t load automatically?
- I’m experiencing pain at the back of my leg just above my heel. What might this be?
- I’ve just been for my first run and my throat and lungs caused me more discomfort than my legs. What’s going on?
- Do I need any equipment other than shoes and clothes?
- Can I use the training plans again for a new event and distance?
- What if 20 weeks isn’t long enough for me to prepare for my event?
- How on earth am I supposed to find the time to do all of this training (and learning!)?
- How far should I run?
- How fast should I run?
- What happens if I become injured?
- What happens if I can’t keep up with my training plan?
- Should I have a running buddy?
- Should I join a club?
- When is the best time to train?
- Where should I run?
- What should I wear to run in?
- Is it necessary to get medical clearance before I start my training?
- Can anyone do the Great2Run BTEC First Certificate in Sport?
- How come the programme is free of charge?
- How will I know if I’ve passed?
- What happens if I fail the course?
- Do I have to sit in front of the computer all the time?
- Do I have to do the sessions in the Learning Zone in order?
- What if I miss a session in the Learning Zone?
- Do I have to send work to the College?
- How do the assessments work?
- What happens if there’s something I don’t understand?
- What sort of time commitment will I have to make to do the learning?
- When can I start?
- Will I have to go to the College to enrol?
- I’ve never done any distance learning before. Is it difficult?
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Registry Tool
Download the Registry Tool. This utility helps you backup and restore your Great2Run data. Read this FAQ for more information.