Sport
Level 3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (National Award)
Two-year vocational (equivalent to one A-level)
This diploma introduces the key areas in relation to the sports sector. You will be able to develop skills essential to coaching and fitness training. The course also explains the human anatomy, physiology and movement analysis significant to most sports professions and further qualification programmes in sport.
Required qualifications
Five or more A*-C grades at GCSE including English language and a keen interest in sport.
What will I study?
The course consists of three core units:
- the body in action
- health and safety in sport
- training and fitness for sport.
The specialist units will include:
- sports development
- work-based experience in sport
- sports coaching.
On the course you will:
- complete a range of assignments and tasks
- investigate and complete a work placement within the sports sector
- undertake educational visits to sports organisations
- improve your communication and team-working skills
- develop your leadership skills through practical coaching activities.
Method of assessment
You will be assessed through completion of a coursework portfolio including case studies, presentations, work-based projects and practical assessment.
What will I be able to progress to?
You will be well prepared to progress to further sport-related study, training and work such as coaching, personal training or sports massage. The transferable skills you gain will also enable you to go into a non-sport related area of study or employment.
Other information
Please note that you need to study this course for a full two years to gain the qualification.