Course code
2D3-004
Location
Southgate Campus
Length of course
1 year full time
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.
Get career-ready while you study
From CV workshops and interview preparation to work placements and employer projects, you’ll develop the skills and experience employers value alongside your course.
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.
Modules

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