Sport BTEC Level 3 National Diploma
Harvey Grammar School
Cheriton Road, FOLKESTONE, Kent, CT19 5JY
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Entry Requirements: - GCSE grade 5 in English (Language or Literature) and GCSE grade 5 in Mathematics
Entry criteria for individual subjects must be met in order to access those courses.
How to Apply:
External Applicants - please apply via KentChoices
Internal Applicants - there is no need to apply via KentChoices, please visit Talisman for further information
Course Summary
Sport - BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport
Examining Board: PEARSON
Head of Department: Mr S Cowling
A BTEC National Diploma is a Level 3 practical, work-related course. You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. As well as learning about the employment area you have chosen, you develop the skills you need to start a career related to sport.
This qualification is equivalent to two A Levels and should be chosen alongside only one other A-level course.
What is the course structure?
The course is made up of 9 units covering a large range of sports related topics. In Year 1 of the course the boys complete 4 units which make up the Extended Certificate (equivalent to 1 A Level). In year 2 they complete an additional 5 units to complete the Diploma
Course Details
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Unit number
Unit title
How assessed
1
Anatomy and Physiology
Written Exam
2
Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being
Task set and marked by exam board (2 hour exam)
3
Professional Development in the Sports Industry
Assignment set and marked internally
4
Sports Leadership
Assignment set and marked internally
22
Business for Sport
Task set and marked by exam board (3 hour written exam)
23
Skill Acquisition
Assignment set and marked internally
9
Practical Sports Performance
Assignment set and marked internally
10
Sports event organisation
Assignment set and marked internally
18
Work Experience in Active Leisure
Assignment set and marked internally
Entry requirements
BTEC Diploma in Sport (equivalent to 2 A-levels)
Entry Criteria: Distinction at level 2 in BTEC Sport (if this course has been taken at key stage 4). In addition, GCSE grade 5 or above in English and Maths.
Your next steps...
What can I do at the end of the course?
BTEC National Diplomas are valued by employers and higher education (universities and Colleges).
Previous students have gone onto University to complete many differing degrees including:
Sports Studies, Leisure Management, Sports Coaching, Teacher Training, Sports Rehabilitation, Sports Development, Sports Science, Physiotherapy, Sports Psychology, Sports Business and Management.
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