BTEC L3 Extended Diploma in Sport

Who is this course for? Post -16 students who want to go to university and who have an academic interest in Sport and those wanting a career in the sports industry. You must also regularly play competitive sport. BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma (year 1-1 A 'level) and Diploma (year 2-2 A 'levels) in Sport is designed to equip you with the knowledge, understanding and practical skills required for successful employment in sport and recreation industries. It also prepares you for a Higher National or undergraduate degree programme in physical education, sports science, sports development or sports coaching. Alternatively you can opt for the Extended Diploma in Sport which is equivalent to 3 A 'levels, is run over two years. What qualifications or experience do I need ? " You must have 5 grade A-Cs at GCSE level including English, Maths and preferably PE. or " A merit at BTEC Level 2 Diploma in sports plus English and Maths GCSE A-C " Be performing sport at a competitive level Extended Diploma " You must have 6 grade A-Cs at GCSE level including a B grade in either Science, English, or maths What will I study ? " Psychology for Sport Performance " Sports Nutrition " Fitness training programming " Fitness testing " Exercise, Health and Lifestyle " Sports Injuries " Sport and Exercise massage " Principles of anatomy and physiology in sport " Physiology of fitness " Practical Sport " Assessing risk in sport " Current issues in sports " Sports Coaching " Sport as a Business " Organising sports events " Sports Development How will I be assessed ? This course is based on 100% Coursework which is internally assessed and internally and externally verified, before certification is awarded. Additional short courses are offered alongside this course and can also be part of the course where applicable. What qualifications could I achieve ? BTEC level 3 Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma and Extended Diploma in Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness) What can the course lead to ? Progress from Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma to Diploma or Extended in Sport. From Extended/Diploma to Degree. How do I join the course ? By interview, including a practical. Will I need an interview ? Yes Are there any extra costs for equipment/materials ? No