Sport Development L3

Coleg Sir Gâr Carmarthenshire College

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In Carmarthen

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Carmarthen (Wales)

  • Duration

    2 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Programme Description:
This is a new two year Level 3 programme which focuses on the development of knowledge and understanding on Sports Development, the concepts of Coaching and the principles of fitness.
This course enables learners to develop their independent learning skills and allows excellent transition into a Sport occupation or onto a Sport Degree.
In Year 1 students are enrolled on a Foundation Diploma which is equivalent to 1.5 A level. On successful completion of year 1 students in year 2 will either be enrolled on Diploma which is equivalent to 2 A levels or the Extended Diploma which is the 3 A levels.
The course consists and the students will study a variety of modules all related to the qualification. Students will study 7 modules in Year 1 and 7 Modules in year 2 .Alongside the course the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate will be delivered and studied.Assessment is specifically designed to fit the purpose and objective of this qualification. it includes a range of assessment types and styles suited to this vocational course. There are 3 main forms of assessment that you need to be aware of; External, Internal and Synoptic.

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Location

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Carmarthen (Carmarthenshire)
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Jobs Well Road,, SA31 3HY

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Progression and Employment:
With the international recognition of BTEC courses such as this, students can progress straight into employment or progress into Higher Education. There are a wide variety of prospective careers that students can investigate, for example: Health and Fitness Instructor, Sports Therapist, Sports Development officer, or Sports Coach, Sports Management, Sports Analysist and many more
Other careers where the study of Sport would be useful could include the emergency services and the armed services.
The Level 3 extended Diploma in Sport Development and Coaching is equivalent to three GCE A Levels and offers good progression into higher education. Successful BTEC national qualifications gives UCAS points for university applications.

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Subjects

  • Coaching
  • Welsh
  • Fitness

Course programme

Programme Features:

  • The course involves working with local Sport Development Officers gaining practical coaching experience in local primary schools
  • The course design facilitates full participation in the prestigious Sports Academies
  • Close links with local schools, development officers, the Scarlets Academy and the Welsh Netball Association
  • Learning support is available to help students with individual and group work
  • Millennium Volunteering award is offered
  • The opportunity to compete in Welsh Colleges and British Colleges competition
  • Annual trips to local Universities to engage in their facilities and to receive current sport specific information on University courses
  • The opportunity to gain work exerpience in a European country for 2 weeks


Programme Content:

Year 1 Modules:

Unit 1 - Anatomy and Physiology

Assessment - Is External, is completed by sitting an end of year, paper Examination

Unit 2 - Fitness training and programming for Health, Sport and Well-being

Assessment - Is External, is completed by sitting and end of year scenario based Examination

Unit 3 - Professional Development in the Sport Industry

Assessment - Is Internal, completed through 2 assessment based assignments

Unit 4 - Sports Leadership

Assessment - Is Internal, Completed through 2 assessment based assignments

Unit 5 - Application of Fitness Testing

Assessment - Is Internal, Completed through 2 assessment based assignments

Unit 7 - Practical Sports Performance

Assessment - Is internal, Completed through 2 assessment based assignments

Unit 8 - Coaching for Performance

Assessment - Is internal, Completed through 3 assessment based assignments

Year 2 Modules:

Unit 6 - Sports Psychology

Assessment - Is internal, Completed through 3 assessment based assignments

Unit 10 - Sport Event Organisation

Assessment - Is internal, Completed through 3 asessment based assignments

Unit 18 - Work Experience in active leisure

Assessment - Is internal , Completed through 3 assessment based assignments

Unit 19 - Development and Provision of Sport and Physical Activity

Assessment - External, Completed through Coursework

Unit 23 - Coaching and Leading participation

Assessment - Is internal, Completed through 3 assessment based assignme

Additional information

Method of Assessment 3 forms of assessment: External Internal Synoptic These forms of assessments are set by the course's Awarding body Pearson (BTEC) Therefore are non -negotiable. Below is an outline of how each year is assessed. Year 1 Unit 1 & 2 are external. The external assessments are examination based. These units must be passed to successfully complete year 1. Units 3,4,5,7 & 8 are Internal and are completed by summative assignments. However evidence for these assignments and the structure of them can vary from video analysis & voice recording to powerpoint presentation, case studies, practical evidence & mastery tests. Year 2 Unit 19 is External. This is a large piece of coursework that gets submitted to Pearson to be externally marked. Units 6,10,18, 23,24,25 are Internal and are completed by summative assignments. However evidence for these assignments and the structure of them can vary from; video analysis & voice recording to powerpoint presentations, case studies, practical evidence & mastery tests. IMPORTANT- All work is grades at a Pass, Merit or Distinction. With the internal assessments there is only one submission, failure to submit on time can result in failing a unit which will consequently have an impact on overall course grades and successful completion of the qualification

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