Course code
2C6-003
Location
Borehamwood
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, the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport may be for you.
This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge, understanding and practical skills required for successful employment in the sport and recreation industries but it also prepares you for a higher national or undergraduate degree programme in Physical Education, Sports Science, Sports development or Sports coaching. On completion of the two-year programme the Level 3 Extended Diploma is equivalent to 3 A levels.
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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 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C), including English, Maths and preferably P.E. Applicants with a BTEC L2 Certificate in Sport require a Merit grade, with English and maths GCSEs at a minimum grade 4.
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, 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
The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport at Barnet and Southgate College covers 18 units over two years. In the first year of this course (Foundation Diploma), you will study a range of topics including Anatomy & Physiology; Fitness Training and Programming; Sports Leadership; 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: 4 exams (external assessment); practical assessments; written assignments; presentations and workbooks.
On successful completion of this course, you will achieve a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (NQF).
Fees and funding
Any extra costs will be discussed at interview.
Progression
This course prepares you for employment or for a higher national or undergraduate degree programme in Physical Education, Sports Science, Sports development or Sports coaching.
Modules

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