Recognised qualifications

• BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport (Performance & Excellence) – worth up to 3 A Levels, and will facilitate an entrance into University.
• GCSE English and/or Maths ‐ For those who just miss out on a C grade in English and/or Mathematics, we provide tuition to retake these all important qualifications. Essential for those that want to move on to University.
• Functional skills level 2 in English and/or Maths – For those that missed out on GCSE English and/or Mathematics, functional skills may be the best route for progression.

Duration

2 years

Entry Requirements

To be considered for this course, as a minimum you will need 5 GCSE’s, or equivalent at 5 grade and above. Preferably this will include English and Maths, although pathways are available to those that just miss out on a 4 Grade in these core subjects.

A BTEC National Extended Diploma is traditionally made up of a series of units.

Mandatory units – all nine units must be taken:

• Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
• The Physiology of Fitness
• Assessing Risk in Sport
• Fitness Training and Programming
• Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise
• Sports Nutrition
• Psychology for Sports Performance
• Technical and Tactical Skills in Sport
• The Athlete’s Lifestyle

Optional units:

• Sports Coaching
• Practical Team Sports
• Current Issues in Sport
• Exercise, Health and Lifestyle
• Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise
• Sports Injuries
• Analysis of Sports Performance
• Talent Identification and Development in Sport
• Sport and Exercise Massage
• Rules, Regulations and Officiating in Sport
• Organising Sports Events
• Physical Education and the Care of Children and Young People
• Sport as a Business
• Work Experience in Sport
• Sports Facilities and Operational Management
• Profiling Sports Performance
• Research Investigation in Sport and Exercise Sciences
• Laboratory and Experimental Methods in Sport and Exercise Sciences