Course modules
Diploma
Self Employment in Sport & Physical Activity
Learners will develop knowledge and understanding of self-employment and apply this to develop a self-employment strategy within the context of the sport industry.
Careers in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry
Learners will develop an understanding of careers in the sport and active leisure industry. They will gain the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed for employment in the industry.
Developing Coaching Skills
Learners will develop their coaching knowledge and skills to help improve others’ performance skills, techniques and tactics across a range of sports.
Applied Coaching Skills
Learners will develop a coaching programme to improve performance at all levels and for multi-sports.
Sport Development
Learners will explore the principles of sport development, the key agencies involved and provide practical examples of current practice.
Extended Diploma
Careers in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry
Careers in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry
Health, Wellbeing & Sport
Learners will explore the importance of physical activity and wellbeing for different types of participants and suggest ways to improve their physical and mental health status.
Applied Coaching Skills
Learners will develop a coaching programme to improve performance at all levels and for multi-sports.
Research Project
Learners propose and undertake research within a sport context.
Sport Development
Learners will explore the principles of sport development, the key agencies involved and provide practical examples of current practice.
Developing Coaching Skills
Learners will develop their coaching knowledge and skills to help improve others’ performance skills, techniques and tactics across a range of sports.
Self Employment in Sport & Physical Activity
Learners will develop knowledge and understanding of self-employment and apply this to develop a self-employment strategy within the context of the sport industry.
Nutrition for Physical Performance - Optional
Learners will explore the importance of nutrition and hydration within a sport context.
Sporting injuries - Optional
Learners will develop the skills needed to identify common sporting injuries, their potential causes and how they can be managed with different rehabilitation interventions and exercises.
Functional Sports Massage
Learners will study the sports massage profession, the importance of sports massage to the performer, and will undertake a consultation and assessment and carry out a sports massage.
Sports Psychology
Learners will develop an understanding of the psychological demands of sport and develop techniques to improve sporting performance.
Extended Certificate
Careers in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry
Learners will develop an understanding of careers in the sport and active leisure industry. They will gain the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed for employment in the industry.
Health, Wellbeing and Sport
Learners will explore the importance of physical activity and wellbeing for different types of participants and suggest ways to improve their physical and mental health status.
Developing Coaching Skills
Learners will develop their coaching knowledge and skills to help improve others’ performance skills, techniques and tactics across a range of sports.
Foundation Diploma
Careers in Sport & Active Leisure
Learners will develop an understanding of careers in the sport and active leisure industry. They will gain the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed for employment in the industry.
Health, Wellbeing & Sport
Learners will explore the importance of physical activity and wellbeing for different types of participants and suggest ways to improve their physical and mental health status.
Sports Development
Learners will explore the principles of sport development, the key agencies involved and provide practical examples of current practice.
Self Employment in Sport & Physical Activity
Learners will develop knowledge and understanding of self-employment and apply this to develop a self-employment strategy within the context of the sport industry.
Anatomy and Physiology in Sport - Optional
Learners will explore the structure and function of the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems and develop an understanding of the fundamentals of the energy systems.
Developing Coaching Skills
Learners will develop their coaching knowledge and skills to help improve others’ performance skills, techniques and tactics across a range of sports.
Entry requirements & additional information
Entry requirements
These courses give a good technical training and education providing a vocational alternative to A Levels and the opportunity for successful students to progress to Higher Education. Students are normally aged 16 or over and the following requirements are needed:
Advanced Level 3 Suite:
BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (360) - (1 year)
An English Language GCSE at C (4) or higher plus a minimum of three others at C (4) or higher, including Maths or Science.
BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma (540) – (1 year)
An English GCSE at C (4) or higher plus a minimum of four others at C (4) or higher, including Maths and Science.
BTEC Level 3 Diploma (720) – (2 year)
An English GCSE at C (4) or higher plus a minimum of three others at C (4) or higher, including Maths or Science.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (1080) - (2 year)
An English Language GCSE at C (4) or higher plus a minimum of four others at C (4) or higher, including Maths and Science.
In addition Learning Areas may apply specific agreed aptitude assessments that assist selection.
Applicants for all courses in Basketball Studies are expected to show a strong commitment to the industry and a strong personal statement.
Learning and assessment
All work is assessed via assignments, presentations, practicals and reports. There are no formal examinations at the end of the course.
Progression
As a course equivalent to A Level the Level 3 BTEC Diploma is an ideal spring board for progression to a Foundation Degree or Full Degree depending on UCAS points gained. Successful students may progress to higher education courses such as:
- FdSc Basketball Coaching and Performance
- FdSc Strength and Conditioning
- FdSc Sports Coaching
- A range of BA and BSc undergraduate degrees
These Foundation courses require a minimum of 48 plus UCAS points dependant on entry criteria for each individual university establishment..
Careers
Higher Education degree courses. Myerscough College offers Foundation Degrees, with Honours progression, in Sport and Exercise Sciences, Sports Coaching or Health and Personal Training. Professional playing careers and work within the sports sector.
Special requirements
Costs that are mandatory for the course:
Equipment and / or Clothing: Basketball kit, boots and trainers. Approx £200
Costs that are optional for the course:
Study Tour: Visits and contact with BBL clubs and clubs abroad. Approx £ 150
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