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Sports - OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity

at The John Wallis Church of England Academy, Ashford · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The course consists of 5 units over two years and is equivalent to 1 A level. Units include: Injury in Sport, Sports Event Management, Sports Coaching and Leadership, Sports Development, and Anatomy and Physiology. The course provides students with an understanding of the essential skills needed when building a career in the sports, recreation and fitness industry the fastest growing service industry in the world. The course is 40% examination and 60% coursework/assignment based. Prospective careers that you can explore include: physiotherapist, sports coach, analyst, sports development officer, and fitness instructor.

What you need to get on

At least 5 4-9 GCSE grades (or A*-C legacy GCSE grades) with a minimum of 4 or above in GCSE PE or Level 2 Merit in vocational PE/Sport, 5 or above in GCSE English, and 5 or above in GCSE Mathematics

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

  • The John Wallis Church of England Academy

    Millbank Road Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN23 3HG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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