Entry Requirements

5 GCSE’s at grade 4 and above (including English Language and Mathematics).

If you are offered a conditional offer this will be on the grounds of completing the following:

• Completion of tasks (sent out following a taster session/interview)
• Two complete references (School and Sports Coach/PE Teacher)

If you are a progressing Level 2 student, you will be required to have finished your Level 2 with a Merit overall (with your Anatomy and Physiology exam at a minimum of a Level 2 Pass) and must have passed either GCSE Maths or English Language.

Learning Outcomes

Learners will build knowledge and skills which will support their future career progressions.
Learners will gain industry experience alongside their qualifications.
Learners will participating in a personal development framework.
Learners will have English and Maths development embedded into their curriculum.

Assessment

The courses is assessed in a variety of ways, which include:
4 x External Exams over the course (2 in year 1, and 2 in year 2)
Written Assignments
Observations
Presentations
Interviews

Progression

On successful completion of your Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, options could include study a degree at a University or College. City College Norwich offers a BSc (Hons) Sport, Health and Exercise Science.

Please ensure that you check the UCAS points required at your University choices.

Career Progression

The sport and active leisure industry supports over 450,000 jobs in the UK. Over the last five years it has become a £20 billion industry and experts predict it will continue to grow faster than other sectors in the economy.

This course will allow you to progress onto many careers which include sport and exercise scientist or psychology, a gym instructor or leisure centre assistant, personal trainer, sport development, sports nutrition and sports physiotherapist. Some of these careers will require further study at degree level. If you are looking for a career in non-sports physiotherapy this may be a suitable pathway but check with your university or college of choice.

For further information about specific job roles please check the National Careers Service website for;

• Sport Development Officer
• PE Teacher
• Sports Coach

Fees

If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over fees may be payable.

There will be costs for uniform approximately £100 and trips associated with your course TBC.

Financial support could be available depending on your circumstances.

Please check our Finance pages for fee information and any financial help that may be available.

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