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Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Sport

at St Thomas More Catholic High School, North Shields · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time

What the college says

BTEC AWARD - students are required to complete six units of coursework from the following: Anatomy and Physiology, Assessing Risk in Sport, Fitness Testing and Training, Leadership, Coaching, Sports Development, Practical Sport. BTEC CERTIFICATE - a further six units including the six from National Award plus any of the following:, Exercise and Health, Sports Massage, PE and the Care of Young People, Sports Injuries, Psychology.

What you need to get on

It is not necessary to have studied this subject at GCSE or BTEC First. It is preferable that students have a GCSE pass in Science and English. An interest in sport and participation in at least one activity either inside or outside of school is essential. If GCSE was studied a minimum of grade C is needed. At BTEC First a pass award would be required. An interest in coaching at least one sport would be advantageous.

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

  • St Thomas More Roman Catholic Academy

    Lynn Road, North Shields, NE29 8LF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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