Course overview
What You Will Study
Are you passionate about elite sport and aiming to compete at the highest level? This course is designed to help you turn that passion into a career. Whether you're into football, rugby, golf, or individual sports, you'll train like an aspiring elite athlete while gaining a top-level qualification.
This pathway bridges the gap between GCSEs and your future in sport, combining academic study with professional-level training, strength and conditioning, and competitive fixtures (where applicable). You’ll be supported every step of the way as you work towards your goals in the sports industry.
?? What You'll Learn
You’ll be studying the?BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, which is equivalent to?3 A-levels. This means you’ll be fully prepared for university, an apprenticeship or a career in sport.
Year 1 Units are likely to be: Anatomy & Physiology (Exam), Fitness Training & Programming (Exam), Sports Psychology, Sports Leadership, Practical Sports Performance, Professional Development, Application of Fitness
Year 2 Units are likely to be: Coaching for Performance, Research Methods, Sports Development, Investigating Business in Sport (Exam), Skill Acquisition (Exam), Sports Injuries, Exercise, Health & Lifestyle
Your weekly timetable also includes: Academic Tutorials, Learning Workshop, Personal Development, English & Maths (if needed), Training and fixtures are scheduled around your lessons, so you’ll be in college?4–5 days a week.
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