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Extended Diploma in Sport (Performance & Excellence)
This course is an Extended Diploma (equivalent to 3 A levels). It is also available as a Level 3 BTEC Diploma (equivalent to 2 A levels). For details on the Level 3 BTEC Diploma click here
The sports sector in the UK has more than 36,000 employers creating work for more than 600,000 full-time and part-time employees. There is an increasing demand for well qualified people to move into careers in sport. Students enjoy this course because they can tailor their assessments around their own sports and really deepen their personal understanding. The course offers opportunities for students to use their theoretical knowledge and apply it practically such as attending and analysing a Wigan Warriors rugby match as part of their Analysis of sports performance unit.
Specific requirements
Students must have a strong interest in sport - both the practical and theoretical aspects.
What will I study?
You will study 9 units in each year
Year One
- Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
- The Physiology of Fitness
- Assessing Risk in Sport
- Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise
- Fitness Training and Programming
- Nutrition
- Exercise Health and lifestyle
- Rules and Regulations and Officiating in sport
- Analysis of Sports Performance
- Sports injuries
Year Two
- Athletes Lifestyle
- Psycholgy for Sports Performance
- Technical and Tactical Skills in Sport
- Work Experience in Sport
- Practical Team Sports
- Sports Coaching
- Current issues in sport
- Instructing Physical activity and exercise
- Organising sports events
Assessment
100% coursework.
There are no external assessments for the course. The assessment will be through coursework, which will include a variety of assessment methods for example reports, leaflets, posters and observation of practical activities.
Where does it lead
After completing the course students can work towards a number of careers, for example sports journalism, sports development, PE teaching, sports coaching, sports equipment design, personal training. Over 90% of our students progress on to higher education to degree courses in sport.
Exam board: Edexcel (BTEC)
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