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BTEC Diploma (Level 3)
Sport (Performance & Excellence)
BTEC Extended Diploma (Level 3)
Sport (Performance & Excellence)
This is a work-related qualification which
focusses developing your practical skills and
underpinning knowledge in Sport. It provides
industry recognised occupational standards.
Alongside your course, you will also have the
opportunity to complete an NCFE Coaching
Award, the Community Sports Leaders Award
and a First Aid qualification in the first year.
In the second year of your course, you will
complete the Higher Sports Leadership Award
and be encouraged to gain at least one national
governing body award in a specific sport.
Entry Requirements
You need at least four GCSEs grade C and above, one of
which must be English Language. You must demonstrate
a keen interest in studying and a proven commitment to
participating in Sport.
Course Expenses
Sports kit – approximately £105. Course textbook - £25.
Community Sports Leadership Award – £26.25. Higher
Sports Leadership Award – £37.75. National Governing
Body Awards are charged separately.
Work Experience
You will complete a two week placement related to your
area of interest.
Trips/Residentials
Opportunities include visits to Wimbledon, Twickenham and
Yeovil Town Football Club, as well as a ski trip and a sports
careers convention.
Career Prospects/Progression
After successfully completing this course, you can progress
on to a higher level qualification, such as NVQ Coaching,
Leadership & Instructing or a Foundation degree, such as
those available at the University Centre Yeovil (UCY). Previous
students have studied Sport, Leisure Management, Sport
Coaching and Sport Development at university-level. Alternatively,
you could seek employment as a Local Authority sports
development officer, a community sports coach, a
youth leader or in other sports-related roles.
This is a work-related qualification which
focusses on developing your practical skills
and underpinning knowledge of sport. This
qualification provides industry recognised
occupational standards and you will have the
opportunity to study for the Community Sports
Leadership Award and a First Aid qualification
within the first year. In the second year, you can
complete the Higher Sports Leadership Award
and will be encouraged to obtain at least one
national governing body award in a specific sport.
Entry Requirements
You need at least five GCSE at grade C or above, one of which
must be English Language. You must also demonstrate a
keen interest in studying and have a proven commitment to
participating in sport.
Course Expenses
Sports kit – approximately £105. Course textbook – £25.
Community Sports Leadership Award – £26.25. Higher Sports
Leadership Award – £37.75. National Governing Body Awards
are charged separately.
Work Experience
You will complete a two week placement related to your area
of interest.
Trips/Residentials
Opportunities include visits to Wimbledon, Twickenham and
Yeovil Town Football Club, as well as a ski trip and a sports
careers convention.
Career Prospects/Progression
If you successfully complete this course, you can progress to
a higher qualification, such as the NVQ Vocational Qualification
in Coaching, Leadership & Instructing. This qualification can
also lead to a Foundation degree, such as those available at
the University Centre Yeovil (UCY). Previous students have
studied Sport, Leisure Management, Sport Coaching and Sport
Development. Alternatively, you can apply for employment as a
local authority sports development officer, a community sports
coach, a youth leader or in other sports-related positions.
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For further information, please contact the College on 01935 423921 or visit www.yeovil.ac.uk. All information correct at time of print.