What sort of time commitment will I have to make to do the learning?
Because the learning is designed to complement your training, you should try to find the time to work your way through the 10 sessions in the learning zone. The booklet in your pack gives some idea of the time it should take you to work your way through the sessions on your computer. However, these will vary, and the time it will take to do this programme is likely to depend on:
1. How much you know already about health and fitness
2. Your prior experience of the formal learning environment
3. Your familiarity with your computer
4. Your organisational skills.
You may also wish to do some further research, either by reading the texts suggested on your log off pages or by using the internet. This is a good idea because it can both consolidate and add to your learning.
The additional time it takes you to do the assessments largely depends on the level at which you aim. Tasks for a Pass (a bronze award) require only moderate input. If you decide to go for Merit or Distinction, you will find there is more work to do and you have to commit further hours to your learning. Because the assessments are designed to help you to maximise your training, you should find the extra work is worth it.
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?
- Do I need to be a computer expert to do this course?
- 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?
- 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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