SPORTS COACHING AND DEVELOPMENT Level 3 National Extended Diploma

Level 3
Further Education
Newry Campus
Pearson BTEC

Overview

This programme is ideal for those who wish to study a more generalised sports course and would like to pursue further study or career opportunities in PE teaching, sports development, health & fitness or other employment within the sport and leisure industry. It also acts as an ideal stepping stone onto a Higher Education course as it is the equivalent to three A-Levels.

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of proposed entry to the course and have recently been in education to key stage 4 (completion of compulsory education).

Applicants should normally hold the following:

15 points or greater at GCSE, consisting of at least 4 GCSEs at Grade C, or equivalent; OR
BTEC Level 2 First Diploma or equivalent at Pass or above with an overall profile equating to 15 points; OR
NVQ Level 2 (in relevant subject area); OR
Leaving Certificate – a profile equivalent to 12 points (of which 3 subjects must be achieved at Grade C3 or better at Ordinary Level) pre-2017. From 2017 onwards, or entry in 2018, 3 subjects must be achieved at 04 or better at Ordinary Level.

The College will review the qualifications and/or experience held by applicants and will consider whether this profile shows an ability to progress towards a level 3 qualification.

You will be required to purchase and wear a practical sports kit for this course. You will also need to have a good general level of health and fitness to undergo practical classes and assessments throughout the course.

Please note: In certain circumstances the College may reduce this requirement if it is deemed that the candidate has demonstrated the commitment, understanding and knowledge of the subject.

Applicants who do not possess GCSE English Language at Grade C or higher (or equivalent) must be able to demonstrate as part of their application they can communicate in written and spoken English Language to an acceptable level to succeed in the course. The College reserves the right to refer any applicant to appropriate English Language or Literacy classes until their level of fluency in written and spoken English is sufficient to allow participation in other areas of study.

Attendance at Pre-Entry Advice Sessions (individual or group interviews) is advisable in the selection of candidates in all courses.

This course consists of twelve mandatory modules plus a number of specialist modules.

Areas of study may include:

Careers in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry.
Health, Wellbeing and Sport.
Developing Coaching Skills.
Applied Coaching Skills.
Research Project in Sport.
Sport Development.
Self-Employment in Sport and Physical Activity.

Assessment is carried out internally.

On successful completion of the Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma, you can progress to HNC/HND, Foundation Degree or an Honours Degree in Sports and Exercise related subjects.