Course modules
Extended Certificate
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
Developing Coaching Skills
Learners will develop their coaching knowledge and skills to help improve others’ performance skills, techniques and tactics.
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.
Foundation Diploma
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 & 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.
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.
Practical Sport Application - Optional
Learners will develop the skills, techniques, tactics and understanding of rules needed to participate in selected sports, either individually or in a team.
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.
Developing Coaching Skills
Learners will develop their coaching knowledge and skills to help improve others’ performance skills, techniques and tactics.
Applied Coaching Skills
Learners will develop a coaching programme to improve performance at all levels.
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
Extended 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
Developing Coaching Skills
Learners will develop their coaching knowledge and skills to help improve others’ performance skills, techniques and tactics.
Applied Coaching Skills
Learners will develop a coaching programme to improve performance at all levels
Research Project
Learners propose and undertake research within a sport context
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
Sports Psychology - Optional
Learners will develop an understanding of the psychological demands of sport and develop techniques to improve sporting performance
Fitness Training - Optional
Learners will plan fitness training sessions and design a fitness training programme
Technical & Tactical Skills in Sport - Optional
Learners will explore the technical skills and tactical demands of selected sports and those required by elite sports performers. Learners will plan and review their own abilities for a selected sport
Rules, Regulations & Officiating - Optional
Learners will identify the rules and regulations of a selected sport and the roles and responsibilities of the officials. They will then officiate in a selected sport
Entry requirements & additional information
Entry requirements
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 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 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 Cricket Studies are expected to show a strong commitment to the industry and a strong personal statement.
Learning and assessment
Assessments will include assignments, presentations and reports. There are no formal examinations on the Level 3 BTEC Diploma.
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 Cricket 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
Employment opportunities in Cricket and its related industries are currently very good. The Cricket Studies courses provide the qualification and experience for entry into the industry at an operational level with future prospects for management.
Special requirements
Costs that are mandatory for the course:
- Cricket equipment – should be brought from home
Costs that are optional for the course:
- Myerscough clothing – Approx. £200
- Cricket Tours: Fixtures against local, national and international cricket clubs Approx £450
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