Advanced Diploma in Sport & Active Leisure

Course Team Leader: Williams, Daniel

Course Level: Level 3

Course Type: Full Time

Curriculum Area Description: Hospitality and Sport

How to Apply: Interview
Entry Requirements: 5 GCSEs at grade C and above including English, Maths and Science

Study Hours: 15,5
Nº of Weeks:70

Additional Enrolment Info: By interview only plus 2 acceptable references

Additional Timetabling: Additional and Specialist Learning may be studied at another campus

Work Placement: Yes
Work Placement Attendence: Optional

Course Progression: This course will allow learners the opportunity to progress onto related Sport and Active Leisure courses in Higher Education.

Careers Progression: The qualification will provide learners with the skills and credentials necessary for employment within the Sports and Active Leisure Industry.

Course Description:
The course aims to bridge the gap between education and employment by providing learners with an array of skills and credentials, with at least 50% of all learning being 'applied'.

Description Breakdown:
The course is made up of three components that must be achieved in order to gain the 'Advanced Diploma':
Principle Learning - 8 Sport and Active Leisure Units assessed by a combination of examinations and course work.
Generic Learning - Functional Skills English, Maths and ICT, a Research Project and 10 days Work Experience.
Additional and Specialist Learning - Either an Advanced Level in Biology, or A Level 3 Fitness Instructor and Sports Massage Qualification.

Assessment Description: Exams and Continuous

Nº Places Available: 40

Trips Residentials: Due to the 'applied' nature of the course, learners will be off-site regularly.

Qualification: Advanced Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure

Tuition Fees: 500
Material Fees: 100
Exams Fees: 0
Exam Registration: 0
Residential Fees: 0
Total Fees: 600

Additional Costs Total: 0

Days Times: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday