Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport

The two year programme provides you with the opportunity to develop and enhance your knowledge within the sports industry whilst building on important skills through a blended programme of vocational subjects, essential skills (if required) and additional industry related qualifications.

You will study exciting practical and theoretical modules within a broad range of sport and fitness related fields, all while developing core skills and qualifications necessary to progress to higher education programmes of study or employment.

The programme is targeted at students who want to enhance their academic profile through the completion of an A-Level equivalent programme, have an interest or passion for sport, fitness and it's related fields and who wish to develop their personal skills set and confidence. Numeracy and Literacy qualifications (for those that require them) are an integral part of the course.

This qualification is equivalent to three A Levels and has been designed as a full time, two-year programme. In the first year of the programme you will complete a Foundation Diploma (1.5 A Level equivalent) and will have the opportunity to exit at this stage. Those progressing to year two will top-up to the Extended Diploma.

The course will give you a wide range of knowledge and skills essential to progress within the world of sport and exercise through the study of units directly related.

There is an attendance commitment requirement of 15 hours per week.

In the BTEC National units there are opportunities during the teaching and learning phase to give learners practice in developing employability skills through teamwork, innovation and problem solving. You are also encouraged to take up work placement with local council departments, fitness facilities, or in Physical Education sector. It is the responsibility of the student to organise this work placement.