Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Sport

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.

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).

In this one year 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 Foundation Diploma in Sport (NQF).

Any extra costs will be discussed at interview.