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BTEC National Foundation/Extended Diploma in Sport

at Solihull College and University Centre, Solihull · university

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2024see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The BTEC Level 3 National Foundation/Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development is designed for post-16 learners who want to progress directly to employment in an assistant coaching role. The qualification is also suitable for those wishing to progress to higher education, where learners would have the added advantage of using it to obtain part-time employment while studying. This is a career-focused qualification with industry endorsement and accreditation, which will enable you to develop underpinning knowledge, technical skills and to gain experience as an assistant coach through the combination of practical and theory lessons. The course is endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), which has confirmed that the qualification is fully mapped to its professional standards of Assistant Coach and Safeguarding and Protecting Children CIMSPA's endorsement of this qualification will allow you to apply for CIMSPA membership after successfully completing the programme, and is recognised by employers in the sports sector. The completion of the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development is likely to attract UCAS Tariff points (pending application approval) and is recognised by higher education providers as contributing to entry requirements for many related courses such as BA (Hons) in Sports Coaching and Development and BA (Hons) in Sports Management. Please note that learners should always

What you need to get on

4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above or equivalent including English Language and Maths.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Stratford-upon-Avon College

    The Willows North, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 9QR

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