Level 3 Sport
Over a two year course you will have the opportunity to develop employability skills and knowledge in the areas of fitness programming, sports coaching and sports massage. Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this course progress onto Higher Education or employment in sport. If you enjoy sport, and are looking to enhance your future chances of employment or higher education in the sport sector, this is the course for you.
- Course Information
- Course Code
- LVEDSPS
- Validated By
- Edexcel
- Attendance Pattern
- Daytime
- Course Level
- Level 3
- Study Mode
- Full Time
- Course Location
- Langdale Road, Leyland
- Age Group
- School Leavers (16-18)
- Course Duration
- 2 years
- Overview
Students on this course will experience a wide and varied method of assessments to support their individual learning. Tutors fully support students both within college and out of college via the college’s Moodle site. This course has been designed to enable students to progress through a number of pathways. They do this primarily through continuing their academic progression onto Higher Education, or to explore the opportunity of employment. There are a variety of units that allow students to choose their particular route. Students will also undertake a 5 day placement within an area of interest (where applicable).
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Course Highlights:
Work experience opportunities and summer coaching camp abroad
- Entry Requirements
For our Level 3 Advanced Vocational courses our entry requirements are a minimum of 5x GCSEs at Grade 4, Maths or English Language/Literature at Grade 4 and Grade 3 in the other subjects.
Please note, some courses and subjects will have additional specific entry requirements or require DBS clearance to undertake placements. Information about this can be found in our course leaflet (available to download above), the Apply Portal, and on your offer letter which you will receive after your interview.
- How will I be assessed?
Assessment methods are varied to meet the needs of all students and to ensure a wide variety of employability skills are developed.
They include the following:
- reports
- essays
- presentations
- interviews
- practical observations
- Progression Pathway
The majority of students continue with their education following the completion of the Extended Diploma, and some choose to enter employment.
Previous students have gone on to study the following:
- Sports Coaching at Runshaw College
- Sports Science
- PE teaching (secondary/primary)
- Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
If you wish to progress into teaching, sports coaching or working within the fitness industry, you will gain some fantastic experience coaching a variety of ages and abilities on this course.
- Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) for 16-18 Students
Students applying for this course undertake work placements with children and vulnerable people as part of their course. It is a requirement that all students complete a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check to confirm they do not have any cautions or convictions which would put in question their suitability to work in these areas. Students who do have convictions may not be able to complete this course. You will need to provide 3 ID documents. These can include; Birth Certificate, Driving License, Passport, Bank statement or a letter.
If this is a cause for concern please speak in confidence to a member of the Schools Liaison team, contact the Head of School or discuss this at one of the College Open Evenings.
- National Careers Service
For guidance about what careers subjects can lead on to please follow this link to the National Careers Service.
