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Level 3 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sports Performance and Excellence

at The Commonweal School, Swindon · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time

What the college says

This sports based course is composed of 2- 3 external assessments (including exams and written coursework tasks that are externally moderated), and through internally moderated tasks which are assessed through the production of coursework portfolios. The course places a distinct emphasis on developing the knowledge base required to be successful in a range of sporting professions and degree based courses. During the life of the course students will undertake a range of mandatory units, including some similar to the following: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport, The Physiology of Fitness, Assessing Risk in Sport, Fitness Training and Programming, Sports Coaching, Sports Development, Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise, Practical Team Sports and Practical Individual Sports. As well as this students will undertake a number of optional units, including some similar to the following: Outdoor and Adventurous Activities, Sports Nutrition, Current Issues in Sport, Leadership in Sport, Exercise, Health and Lifestyle, Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise, Psychology for Sports Performance, Sports Injuries, Sport and Exercise Massage, Rules, Regulations and Officiating in Sport, Organising Sports Events, Physical Education and the Care of Children and Young People, Sport as a Business, Work Experience in Sport, Sports Facilities and Operational Management, Sports Legacy Development, Profiling Sports Performance, Research Investigation in Sport and Exercise Sciences,

What you need to get on

To undertake the BTEC Level 3 diploma/ Cambridge technical diploma in sport, at the Commonweal Academy you will require a minimum of a pass standard at Level 2 BTEC in sport or a C at GCSE PE. You must also achieve the minimum requirements as outlined in the school admissions policy, and display a keen interest in Sport and current Sporting issues.

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

  • Commonweal Sixth Form

    THE MALL, SWINDON, SN1 4JE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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