BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport & Exercise Sciences
The BTEC qualification is equivalent to three A levels and it can be used to access higher education in its own right. It is a global study of Physical Education, Sport and Recreation. This is a full-time course currently consisting of fourteen hours per week of class contact and five hours per week of supported independent study. You will normally take one complementary AS course in the first year of study which could be extended to a full A level in the second year. The course is based on continuous assessment with no final examination. You will complete assignments for each course unit and the marks for these will make up your final grade.
Qualifications
You will need five or more GCSE passes at grades A-C (normally including English and Mathematics), the BTEC First Certificate or Diploma, the GNVQ Intermediate Award, or a qualification equivalent to any of the above. The course is designed for students who are interested in a career in Physical Education or in sport-related disciplines.
Study Visits / Fieldwork
Field trips are arranged as part of the course within the BTEC modules.
After the Course
Possible careers include all sports-related careers, for example coaching and sports development, the armed forces, the police and the fire brigade. This course is intended for those students who wish to gain a qualification that will enhance their prospects of working in the increasingly popular areas of sport, leisure and recreation. It is designed to meet the entry requirements for many courses in higher education in Physical Education, Sport and Recreation.