BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Performance Pathway)

This course is specifically designed to give students the fundamentals of an academic qualification in Sport in Year 1 with a primary focus on Sports Performance. This is a blended course that combines face to face study and online learning. Example first year units will include: Anatomy and Physiology Fitness Testing Sports Coaching Physiology Fitness Training and Programming The ‘taster’ pathways will involve additional timetabled sessions that will allow students to gain some hands-on experience in coaching and development, sports therapy including massage and rehabilitation, sports performance assessment and talent development. In their second year, students will follow a pathway focused on Sports Performance to gain more knowledge and understanding in this area, further enhancing their academic development, studying units such as: Technical and Tactical Skills in Sport Athletes Lifestyle Talent Identification Analysis of Sports Performance Sports Injuries During Year 2, students will also undertake an additional Sports Performance programme, run by our experienced team that will focus more in-depth on giving students the opportunity to develop their practical and theoretical knowledge in areas such as observational and performance analysis, recognising talent and progression in sport as well as developing their all-round performance assessment ability. All students undertaking a course in Sport will carry out a minimum of 50 hours’ work experience as part of their study programme. This course allows you to explore and develop your academic and practical skills while gaining experience in the fundamentals of Sports Performance, which is an evolving industry. You will develop a wide range of skills that will benefit you in a career in sport. These will include: communication, organisation, leadership, researching, presenting and many more. A minimum of 5 GCSE’s at grade C or above including English and maths, a Higher Diploma (which is equivalent to 7 GCSEs at Grades A* - C), NVQ2 or Level 2 Diploma at Merit grade with English and maths at minimum grade C. All applicants must have a genuine interest in working in sport, be prepared to participate in physical activities, work in a team, overcome personal challenges and have an enthusiastic approach to learning. Applicants must be willing to work flexibly in order to meet their work experience requirements. Progress onto a degree at higher education level (Foundation, BA, BSc, BEd) and then on to a career in the industry, in particular Sports Performance.