Level 3 Extended Certificate in Sport

Teacher

Ashley Smith

Categories

Sport

Free

The course is external

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Overview

Level: 3 | Duration: 2 Years | Details: September

Please note all of our A Level subjects must be studied as part of a full time A Level programme. You will choose this course and 2 A Level subjects.

What is this course about?

The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport is equivalent to 1 A level and offers UCAS points for progression to university.

This qualification balances academic, technical, and practical skills and is studied alongside two A Level subjects.

The extended certificate offers students a practical application of sports and provides students with the opportunity to gain high grades and fantastic progression to higher education or employment in the sports sector.

The course teaches the principles and practices within the sport, health, fitness, and coaching industries and is delivered through a variety of methods, within the classroom, the sports hall, and our state of the art new gym and outdoor fitness suites.

The course aims to answer questions such as:

How does the body work in sport?
How do I test my fitness levels?
How should I train to improve my fitness for my sport?
What are the techniques and tactics of different sports?
How can my sport be developed in society?
Which skills do I need to work in the sports industry?
What sports organisations are there and what do they do?
How do I become a sports coach, sports scientist, or fitness specialist?

Why choose this course?

We launched the Centre of Sporting Excellence at Cronton Sixth Form 10 years ago and during this time we have been able to successfully support students who compete at a high level in sports, to continue with their sporting commitments whilst reaching their potential in the classroom. We do this through one-to-one specialist support and extra coaching, sporting partners, and most recently the TASS (Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme) accreditation which offers specialist support to talented young athletes.

We have excellent industry links and you will benefit from the opportunity to support coaching in schools, go on industry visits and hear from guest speakers performing at the highest level within the industry. Our staff have a wealth of professional sporting experience and will fully support your progress on the course and in your sport. Additionally, you will have opportunities to apply theory to practical settings.

Entry requirements:
A minimum of 3 x 5’s and 2 x 4’s at GCSE including a Grade 5 in English Language a Grade 5 in Maths and a Grade 5 in Science (Biology).

How will I be assessed:
Coursework & practical assessments and exams

Unit 1 Anatomy and Physiology (Exam)
Unit 2 Fitness Training and Programming (Exam)
Unit 3 Professional Development in the Sports Industry (Exam)
Unit 4 Sports Leadership
Unit 5 Application of Fitness Testing

What will this course lead on to?
On successful completion of the Extended Certificate, in combination with selected A level subjects it is possible to progress into Higher Education to study degrees in the following areas:

Sport and Exercise Science
Physical Education Teaching (primary and secondary)
Sport Therapy
Sport Physiotherapy
Coaching Science
Health, Sports Performance analysis
Nutrition Sport

Alternatively, students who have completed this programme have gone on to study to become a Fitness Instructor / Personal Trainer or have successfully completed an Apprenticeship in Physical Education and Sports Coaching

There are also opportunities to apply for the armed forces, or to seek employment within leisure centres, health clubs or sport coaching within the UK or oversees.

Students have opportunities for further study at Higher Education on one of the many degree courses available or have obtained employment within the Health, Fitness, Performance Analysis industries.

The Cronton Experience:

During your time at Cronton Sixth Form College, you will have the opportunity to take part in a number of different enrichment activities in your free time. These will increase your enjoyment of your studies and equip you for further success. Click the image below for more information!

CLICK HERE – Find out more about the Centre of Sporting Excellence and TASS