BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport

This course provides an introduction to the sector for students looking to build a career in sport, in areas such as exercise and fitness, coaching and leadership, sports development and the outdoors. It is designed to give a full understanding of the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in this industry.

A range of pathways are available, dependent on your qualifications;

• One-year Extended Certificate, including English and Maths
• One-year Foundation Diploma
• Two-year Diploma, including English and Maths
• Two-year Extended Diploma.

• Sports coaching
• Fitness testing for sport and exercise
• Sports injuries
• Sports nutrition
• Sports massage
• Outdoor and adventurous activities
• Leadership in sport
• Work experience and employability skills
• English and Maths, as required.

Four GCSEs at grade 4 or C or equivalent, preferably including English and Maths, or a relevant BTEC Level 2 qualification. A satisfactory reference is also needed.

Degrees in sport can also be studied at Bishop Burton College on completion of this course.