Course modules
Extended Certificate
Careers in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry
Learners will develop an understanding of careers in the sport and active leisure industry. They will gain the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed for employment in the industry.
Health, Wellbeing and Sport
Learners will explore the importance of physical activity and wellbeing for different types of participants and suggest ways to improve their physical and mental health status.
Developing Coaching Skills
Learners will develop their coaching knowledge and skills to help improve others’ performance skills, techniques and tactics across a range of sports.
Foundation Diploma
Careers in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry
Learners will develop an understanding of careers in the sport and active leisure industry. They will gain the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed for employment in the industry.
Health, Wellbeing and Sport
Learners will explore the importance of physical activity and wellbeing for different types of participants and suggest ways to improve their physical and mental health status.
Developing Coaching Skills
Learners will develop their coaching knowledge and skills to help improve others’ performance skills, techniques and tactics across a range of sports.
Sport Development
Learners will explore the principles of sport development, the key agencies involved and provide practical examples of current practice.
Self-employment in Sport and Physical activity
Learners will develop knowledge and understanding of self-employment and apply this to develop a self-employment strategy within the context of the sport industry.
Practical Sports Application - Optional
Explores the skills, techniques, tactics and rules of team sports through practical participation.
Diploma
Self-employment in Sport and Physical Activity
Learners will develop knowledge and understanding of self-employment and apply this to develop a self-employment strategy within the context of the sport industry.
Practical Sports Application - Optional
Explores the skills, techniques, tactics and rules of team sports through practical participation.
Careers in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry
Learners will develop an understanding of careers in the sport and active leisure industry. They will gain the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed for employment in the industry.
Health, Wellbeing and Sport
Learners will explore the importance of physical activity and wellbeing for different types of participants and suggest ways to improve their physical and mental health status.
Developing Coaching Skills
Learners will develop their coaching knowledge and skills to help improve others’ performance skills, techniques and tactics across a range of sports.
Applied Coaching Skills
Learners will develop a coaching programme to improve performance at all levels and for multi-sports.
Sport Development
Learners will explore the principles of sport development, the key agencies involved and provide practical examples of current practice.
Extended Diploma
Careers in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry
Learners will develop an understanding of careers in the sport and active leisure industry. They will gain the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed for employment in the industry.
Health, Wellbeing and Sport
Learners will explore the importance of physical activity and wellbeing for different types of participants and suggest ways to improve their physical and mental health status.
Developing Coaching Skills
Learners will develop their coaching knowledge and skills to help improve others’ performance skills, techniques and tactics across a range of sports.
Applied Coaching Skills
Learners will develop a coaching programme to improve performance at all levels and for multi-sports.
Research Project in Sport
Learners propose and undertake research within a sport context.
Sport Development
Learners will explore the principles of sport development, the key agencies involved and provide practical examples of current practice.
Self-employment in Sport and Physical Activity
Learners will develop knowledge and understanding of self-employment and apply this to develop a self-employment strategy within the context of the sport industry.
Fitness Testing - Optional
Provides an understanding of fitness testing and the importance of health screening and health monitoring tests.
Fitness Training - Optional
Looks at planning fitness training sessions and designing fitness training programmes for football.
Technical and Tactical skills in Sport - Optional
Enables learners to assess their own and others technical and tactical skills, and plan their own football development.
Sports Psychology - Optional
Develops understanding of the psychological dimensions of football and develops techniques to improve sporting performance.
Entry requirements & additional information
Entry requirements
These courses give a good technical training and education providing a vocational alternative to A Levels and the opportunity for successful students to progress to Higher Education. Students are normally aged 16 or over and the following requirements are needed:
Advanced Level 3 Suite:
- Level 3 Extended Certificate in Sports Coaching - (360 GLH in 1 year)
An English GCSE at C (4) or higher plus a minimum of three others at C (4) or higher, including Maths or Science.
- Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Sports Coaching - (540 GLH in 1 year)
An English GCSE at C (4) or higher plus a minimum of four others at C (4) or higher, including Maths and Science.
- Level 3 Diploma in Sports Coaching - (720 GLH in 2 years)
An English GCSE at C (4) or higher plus a minimum of three others at C (4) or higher, including Maths or Science.
- Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching - (1080 GLH in 2 years)
An English GCSE at C (4) or higher plus a minimum of four others at C (4) or higher, including Maths and Science.
In addition Learning Areas may apply specific agreed aptitude assessments that assist selection.
Applicants for all courses in Football. Studies are expected to show a strong commitment to the industry and a strong personal statement.
Learning and assessment
All work is assessed via assignments, presentations, practicals and reports. There are no formal examinations at the end of the course. Research Project in Sport module is externally assessed by Pearson.
Progression
As a course equivalent to A Level the Level 3 BTEC Diploma is an ideal spring board for progression to a Foundation Degree or Full Degree depending on UCAS points gained. Successful students may progress to higher education courses such as:
- FdSc Football Coaching and Performance
- FdSc Strength and Conditioning
- FdSc Sports Coaching
- A range of BA and BSc undergraduate degrees
These Foundation courses require a minimum of 48 plus UCAS points dependant on entry criteria for each individual university establishment.
Careers
Employment opportunities in Football and its related industries are currently very good. All programmes of study provide the qualification and experience for entry into the industry at an operational level with future prospects for management.
Special requirements
Study Tour: Visits and contact with local football clubs.
Equipment and / or Clothing: Football kit, boots and trainers.
Costs that are mandatory for the course:
Clothing – £50-£150
Footwear & equipment – £50-£100
Costs that are optional for the course:
Trips – approx. £350
