BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport

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Course Overview

If you are over 16 years old and have an interest in sports performance, sports leadership or fitness, BTEC Level 3 may be for you. This two-year course will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to progress onto Higher Education or for a potential career in sports and recreation industries.

Entry Requirements

To get on this course you are required to have 4 GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C), including English and/or Maths and preferably P.E. Applicants with a BTEC L2 Certificate in Sport require a Pass grade, with English and maths GCSEs at a minimum grade 3. You must have an interest and choose from one of the following academies on your application: Athletics; Basketball; Football; Tennis; Boxing or Leadership. It would be ideal that you have previous experience playing competitive sport however, not necessary to secure a placement on the course.

You will be contacted by a member of the admissions team for a chat.

Please apply online (via the green button) and the College will contact you shortly. You will also need to register for and attend a sports trial with your chosen specialist sports academy (trials and academies are detailed on our Sports webpages).

What this course covers

You will study a wide range of sport related subjects at Barnet and Southgate College, including: Anatomy & Physiology; Fitness Training and Programming; Professional Development in Sport and Application of Fitness Testing.
As part of our full-time study programme, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience and you will also be required to attend training with your chosen academy.

A range of assessments will take place throughout the course including: 3 exams (external assessment); practical assessments; written assignments; presentations and workbooks.

On successful completion of this course, you will achieve a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport (NQF) – equivalent to 2 A Levels.

Fees and funding

Any extra costs will be discussed at the interview.

Progression

This course prepares you for a progression onto Higher Education or employment.

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