Sport and Physical Activity Level 3 Diploma

Extended Certificate:

The 1 A-Level Equivalent course, the Extended Certificate, will see students study six units covering a number of key areas of the sports and leisure industry. Two of the units will be assessed via an external examination, with the remaining four units being assessed through internal assessment. Students will also gain a number of hands-on experiences in coaching and teaching, utilising our excellent links with local community partners to develop key industry-relevant skills. The units studied are:

• Body Systems (External Examination)
• Sports Development & Organisation (External Examination)
• Sports Coaching (Internal Assessment)
• Performance Analysis (Internal Assessment)
• Organising Sports Events (Internal Assessment)
• Practical Skills in Sport (Internal Assessment)

Extended Diploma:

The 3 A-Level Equivalent course, the Extended Diploma, will make up a student’s full study programme. A burning passion for sport, leisure and physical activity is vital and an ambition to coach, teach and lead to a wide range of communities. Students will study 17 units, covering a vast range of topics within the industry. Four of the units will be assessed through external examination, with the remaining thirteen units being assessed through internal assessments, made up of essays, presentations, practical delivery and written reports. Students will deliver a number of events to different community groups, will receive industry-recognised qualifications alongside their A-Levels and will be expected to arrange work experience placements in industry-relevant roles. Time management skills will be crucial as students will be studying three units at any one time, juggling independent study, assignments and work placements. The seventeen units to be studied are:

• Body Systems (External Examination)
• Sports Development & Organisation (External Examination)
• Working Safely in Sport (External Examination)
• The Business of Sport (External Examination)
• Sports Coaching (Internal Assessment)
• Performance Analysis (Internal Assessment)
• Group Exercise to Music (Internal Assessment)
• Improving Fitness (Internal Assessment)
• Organising Sports Events (Internal Assessment)
• Biomechanics in Sport (Internal Assessment)
• Exercise for Specific Groups (Internal Assessment)
• Nutrition (Internal Assessment)
• Health & Fitness Testing (Internal Assessment)
• Working in Active Leisure (Internal Assessment)
• Sports Injuries (Internal Assessment)
• Practical Skills in Sport (Internal Assessment)
• Sports Psychology (Internal Assessment)