Course modules
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.
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
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.
Sport Development
Learners will explore the principles of sport development, the key agencies involved and provide practical examples of current practice
Self-employment in Sport and 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.
Organising Events in Sport & Physical Activities - Optional
Learners will explore key opportunities and requirements associated with organising sports and fitness events, produce their own promotional materials and plan and deliver a sports event.
Diploma
Sport Development
Learners will explore the principles of sport development, the key agencies involved and provide practical examples of current practice
Self-employment in Sport and 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.
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.
Applied Coaching Skills
Learners will develop a coaching programme to improve performance at all levels and for multi-sports.
Rules, Regulations & Officiating in Sport - Optional
Looks at the rules of golf and the roles and responsibilities of the officials e.g. starter.
Extended Diploma
Rules, Regulations & Officiating in Sport - Optional
Looks at the rules of golf and the roles and responsibilities of the officials e.g. starter.
Fitness Training - Optional
Learners will plan fitness training sessions and design a fitness training programme.
Technical and Tactical Skills in Sport - Optional
Enables learners to assess their own and others technical and tactical skills, and plan their own golf development.
Marketing Communications - Optional
Learners will explore the use of marketing communications to enhance the reputation and image of a range of businesses.
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.
Applied Coaching Skills
Learners will develop a coaching programme to improve performance at all levels and for multi-sports.
Research Project in Sport
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
Self-employment in Sport and 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
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:
Level 3 BTEC Extended Certificate in Sports Coaching - (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.
Level 3 BTEC Foundation Diploma in Sports Coaching & Development - (1 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.
Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Sports Coaching & Development (2 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.
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching & Development - (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 Golf 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.
Careers
Employment opportunities in Golf and its related industries are currently very good. The Subsidiary, Diploma and Extended Diploma Golf Studies provide the qualification and experience for entry into the industry at an operational level with future prospects for management.
Special requirements
Equipment and/or Clothing: Indoor/outdoor sports/golf kit including waterproofs.
Costs that are mandatory for the course:
Clothing – £70
Costs that are optional for the course:
Trips – ranging from £40-£650
Enrichment Golf Tour £100 joining fee plus events ranging from £25-£70
Gym membership - £150
Golf membership inc locker - £60
Golf locker - £10
