Sport National Extended Certificate L3

A broad basis of study for the sports sector and higher education.

  • Level

    Level 3

  • Type

    Certificate

  • Study Mode

    Full-time

  • Duration

    2 Years

  • Location

    Farnham College

  • Pathway

    A Levels,

    Sport

This qualification is designed to support progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels.

 

Learners will study three mandatory units:

  • Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology
  • Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being
  • Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry

Learners will also choose one optional unit from a range designed to support choices in progression to sports courses in higher education, and to link with relevant occupational areas.

 

You will develop a range of highly transferable skills:

cognitive and problem-solving skills: use critical thinking, approach non-routine

problems applying expert and creative solutions, using systems and technology

intrapersonal skills: communicating, working collaboratively, negotiating and

influencing, self-presentation

interpersonal skills: self-management, adaptability and resilience, self-monitoring and

development.

Assessment is specifically designed to fit the purpose and objective of the qualification. It includes a range of assessment types and styles suited to vocational qualifications in the sector. There are three main forms of assessment that you need to be aware of: external, internal and synoptic.

You should have 5 GCSEs at grade including English Language and maths.

The qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by higher education providers as contributing to meeting admission requirements for many courses if taken alongside other qualifications as part of a two-year programme of study. It combines well with a large number of subjects and supports entry to higher education courses in a very wide range of disciplines.

Why Farnham College?

  • Clear routes of progression with qualifications ranging from foundation level to degree level!
  • Industry experienced teaching staff give you the responsibility and independence you need to take charge of your own future.
  • 100+

    Courses available

  • 95%

    of our graduates go into work or higher education

  • 65+

    years of teaching experience

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