Sporting Excellence & Performance (Redhill FC) Level 3

The course is a nationally recognised qualification with the same UCAS point equivalency to studying 1.5 A Levels (year 1) or 3 A Levels (year 2) and has been developed to meet the expanding employment opportunities within the sports industry.

During your time at College, you will complete coursework units and assessments that will shape your coaching experience and give you a further understanding of the roles and jobs within the sport and leisure industry.

All 16-18 year-olds are required to complete a minimum of 1 week’s work placement (35 hours).

UNITS / TOPICS COVERED:

• Careers in the Sport and Activity Leisure Industry
• Health Wellbeing and Sport
• Developing Coaching Skills Sports Development
• Self-employment in Sport and Physical Activity
• Applied Coaching Skills
• Nutrition for Physical Performance

5 GCSE grade 9-4(A*-C) including English and Maths, or a Level 2 qualification plus GCSE grade 4 or equivalent in English and Maths.

Part of the application for this course is successful trial at Redhill FC.

To arrange this please contact Jerry Oleary jerry.oleary@btconnect.com

Passing the course will allow you to progress to higher level study or employment in a range of jobs including but not limited to fitness instruction, coaching and event management.

BTEC is a continual assessment programme that allows students to constantly improve and develop their portfolio. Assessment comes in a range of forms including reports, practical assessment and observation, online assessments, and presentations.