Sports Coaching and Development (Extended Diploma) BTEC

What does the course involve?

Throughout your journey you’ll look at sports coaching, research methods, field and lab-based testing such as VO2 max tests, sports nutrition, anatomy and physiology. This is a two-year Level 3 course – equivalent to 3 A Levels – to help you develop your career in the sports industry. A blend of exams, coursework and practical activity will instil you with an independent approach and take you to the next level. Celebrity guest speakers, including ex footballers and rugby professionals, will talk to you about their real-life experiences and share how they’ve progressed in their journey. Personal aspiration plans will be mind-mapped for your own journey to see where you want to go and how you’ll get there. University days will show you what life after college looks like, helping you to form your own identity and mature along your career path. You will also have the opportunity to gain additional qualifications such as Community Sports Leaders Award, Coaching Awards (FA Level 1 and Level 2 Coaching). There are many opportunities for you to assist in coaching sport in primary schools, help officiate at championships and work at other sports events in the area. The course also gives learners the opportunity to develop a range of techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.

Course Outline

Components of Course

Module 1 Careers in Sport
Module 2 Health, Wellbeing and Sport
Module 3 Developing Coaching Skills
Module 4 Applied Coaching Skills
Module 5 Research Project in Sport
Module 6 Sport Development

Assessment

Assessment will take various forms including practical assessment, written coursework and presentations.

No exams.

Exam Board
Edexcel (Pearson)

Entry Requirements

A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 including Maths and English. An interest in sport practicals, theory and science is also beneficial to be successful in this course.

Employability

Successful learners progress to university or an apprenticeship route. We also have strong links with sports clubs where students progress to a high level. Many students undertake coaching in the local community in their own time with football, rugby and gymnastics being recent examples. Rotherham Titans RFC and QPR Football Club are current placements for ex-students. Some students take up placements with local gyms including Fitness First and 24/7 gym.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the college allocate places to students?

All applicants will be invited to attend an admissions interview. An offer of a place to study at Cadbury Sixth Form College is made subject to you meeting the College's standard entry grade requirements.

How much does it cost to study at Cadbury Sixth Form College?

There are no tuition fees for 16-18 year-olds. Students are asked to pay a £25 book deposit when they enrol at the college, however this is returned at the end of the two years of study when all books and resources have been returned to the college. Some subjects will offer field trips which may impose some additional costs, however these costs will be kept to a minimum and these field trips are not compulsory.

When does enrolment take place?

Enrolment takes place from GCSE Results Day. Further details about enrolment and a date/time for your individual appointment will be sent to you in a letter over the summer holiday. Enrolment takes on average 1-2 hours.