Entry Requirements
To get on this course you are required to have 5 GCSE Grade 4 or above including English, Maths, Science, and PE or a Merit in BTEC/CNAT Sport (if studied)
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Exam Board Specification
Course Leaflet
This course is suitable for anyone interested in sport and wanting to gain a sport-related qualification.
What you will study:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Fitness Training & Programming for Health, Sport & Wellbeing
- Professional Development in the Sports Industry
- Application of Fitness Testing
Assessments
There are written examinations and internal assessments (practical sessions, essays, assignments, presentations and interviews)
Course Support
Course Support
- One-to-one guidance and progress monitoring
- Regular tutorials
- Specific Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme support
You will also have access to careers support from leading practioners in the industry for example from Liverpool John Moores University and Everton Football Club.
Elite Athlete Support Programme
We are a TASS Dual Career accredited College acknowledging the work we do to support our talented athletes to succeed in their sport, whilst excelling in their studies. Find out more.
Progression
The Extended Certificate is worth 56 UCAS points. In 2024, 33% of students who studied a PE/Sport course, went on to study a sport-related course at one of the QS UK Top 15 Universities (sport-related courses) in fields such as sport and exercise science, nutrition, physiotherapy, sports therapy, rehabilitation, PE & school sport, coaching, and sports management.
Many of our students also progress to apprenticeships and employment in sport related and non-sport related fields.
Entry Requirements
To get on this course you are required to have 5 GCSE Grade 4 or above including English, Maths, Science, and PE or a Merit in BTEC/CNAT Sport (if studied)
.