Sport and Fitness - Level 3

Entry Requirements

Qualification Obtained

Industry Placement and Field Trips

This course features a compulsory 20-hour work placement with the opportunity to develop your skills in a realistic industry setting and discover what an employer will expect of you in a similar role.

We will encourage and support you to take part in voluntary work throughout the course as volunteering will enhance your career prospects and often leads to offers of permanent employment. Our students regularly volunteer at local sports clubs, youth organisations, schools and provide support at events such as the Great North Run, London Marathon and Football Aid.

The course also features a mandatory field trip.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Our expert tutors understand that everyone learns in different ways so they use a range of teaching methods to enable everyone to achieve their potential. A key method used is demonstration, which allows you to observe the practical application of skills before having a go yourself.
The course combines group work, practical sessions and dedicated self-study periods. This needs to be supported by your own study outside of College, using online development platforms such as Moodle, our virtual learning environment.
E-learning is a key element of all our courses and we also use a range of online apps to support, enhance and motivate learning. Your tutors will support you with these technologies and also in preparing for examinations.
The main programme totals 540 learning hours a year, which equates to around 16 timetabled hours a week. On top of this you will spend up to 2.5 hours a week developing your maths and English depending on the level you are already at. A further 1.5 hours a week is needed for progress meetings to ensure you're on track to achieve your learning goals.

Expert Tutors

All staff involved in the delivery of further education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.

Assessment Methods

The course allows you to develop knowledge, skills and attributes that are essential for success in your working life.
There is a strong emphasis on the development of interpersonal skills to provide confidence in dealing with clients and the general public. You will hone skills specifically required for the sport and leisure industry, such as communication, organisational and team-working skills. The course also provides an opportunity to develop your cognitive and functional skills along with your understanding of associated topics such as health and safety.
Assessment is a combination of internally set assignments (75%) and externally set exams (25%)  across the qualification
 
For the main qualification you will study the following units:

• First Year Units: National Extended Certificate (1 A Level)
• Principles of Anatomy & Physiology in Sport (33%)
• Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being (33%)
• Sports Leadership (17%)
• Professional Development in Sports Industry (17%)

After your first year, you will progress into year 2 to complete the full BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport, equivalent to 2 A Levels. To gain entry to the second year you will need minimum 90% attendance and to meet your target grade (TG).  Your target grade is set from your GCSE results. Your tutor will tell you more about this in induction.

• Second Year Units:  National Diploma in Sport (2 A levels)
• Application of Fitness Testing (16%)
• Sports Psychology (16%)
• Practical Sports Performance (16%)
• Coaching Sports Performance (16
• Sports Event Organisation (16%)
• Research Methods in Sport (16%)
   

Other Costs and Equipment Needed

Other than basic stationary (pens, paper, folder, etc) all resources are available at B&FC and are not required to be purchased by the student. 

There are no additional costs for educational trips including the NCS field trips as part of work placement - with no cost to students for activities, accommodation, travel and three meals a day.

Tuition Fees

Please read our tuition fee guide.

Regulation and Accreditation

Accrediting Institution: N/A

Awarding Body: Pearson

Regulatory Body: Ofsted

Terms and Conditions

Read our full terms and conditions for more information.

Career Options and Progression