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Sport Level 3 Extended Diploma

at Herefordshire, Ludlow, and North Shropshire College, Hereford · college

Level 3T LevelsDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

This is a popular Level 3 course that provides a broad range of experience in the sports industry. The course gives you the opportunity to enhance your theoretical knowledge and practical skillsets. We develop your confidence in a range of different scenarios, such as being able to plan, deliver and review sports coaching sessions, developing fitness plans, rehabilitation programmes, as well as your knowledge and understanding of the physical and psychological make up of athletes. This course offers the opportunity to join our Football Academy programme with Cheltenham Town FC. This qualification is the equivalent of up to 168 UCAS Points.

What you need to get on

A minimum of five GSCEs at grade 4, including English and/or maths or successful completion of a relevant Level 2 qualification at merit grade and good progress with English and maths, including attendance at the GCSE exams if applicable.

How you are assessed

Two-year technical qualification with a 45-day industry placement. Equivalent to three A levels.

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

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Hereford

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