The BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport is equivalent to two A Levels and 120 credits. The course is intended to provide students with an introduction to and development of knowledge and skills appertaining to the sports and fitness industries.
The aims of the course are:
- to stimulate and sustain students’ interest in, and enjoyment of the sports industry;
- to develop practical and coaching skills in a variety of sports;
- to provide an appropriate course for those who wish to progress into employment into the sports industry, such as in coaching or sports development, or
- to provide an appropriate course to go onto higher-level qualifications, such as HND or degree courses at university.
What Next?
The course gives learners specialist knowledge and technical skills, enabling progression to higher-education courses at university, entry to an apprenticeship, or directly to employment within the sports setting.
Entry Requirements
5 GCSEs A* – C, or a Merit at OCR Level 2 Sport, and an interest in sport, both academically and practically.