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Sport - Level 3 National Extended Diploma

at Riverside College Halton, Widnes · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessOutstanding2024see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Aimed at school leavers. The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport deals with the principles and practices within the sport and coaching industry and is equivalent to three A Levels. It is mainly a theoretical course that analyses many aspects of sport and it is delivered through a variety of methods, within the classroom, the sports hall and fitness suite. The course aims to answer questions such as: How does the body work in sport? How do I test my fitness levels? How should I train to improve my fitness for my sport? What are the techniques and tactics of different sports? How can my sport be developed in society? Which skills do I need to work in the sports industry? What sports organisations are there and what do they do? How do I become qualified as a sports coach? Why choose this course? We have excellent industry links and you will benefit from the opportunity to support coaching in schools, go on industry visits and hear from guest speakers. Our staff have a wealth of sporting experience and will fully support your progress on the course and in your sport. In addition to your main qualification you will also have the opportunity to gain coaching, officiating and first aid awards

What you need to get on

Your GCSE results will determine the level you start at: Level 3 - Five or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 including English Language and Maths Level 2 - Four or more GCSEs at grade 9-3 including English Language and Maths Level 1 - Four or more GCSEs at grade 9-2 including English Language and Maths Specific grades are required in certain subjects. Find out about individual entry requirements within the course information on the college website or at your college interview.

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

  • Cronton Sixth Form College

    CRONTON SIXTH FORM COLLEGE Cronton Lane, WIDNES, WA8 5WA

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