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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sporting Excellence and Performance (603/4924/4)
Overview
This practically based, internationally recognised qualification is equivalent to three A Levels and will allow you to combine theoretical study with a wide range of practical activities in a sporting context.
The course will cover industry relevant topics including performance coaching, skill acquisition, sports psychology, exercise physiology, advanced fitness training and programming, performance analysis, physical education, and sports nutrition. You will also get an opportunity to study a wide range of employability and coaching qualifications.
This highly practical and vocational programme involves continuous assessment and no formal examinations. Students will be taught by industry specialists and will be provided with a wide range of work-based learning opportunities to enhance your employability.
Successful students can progress directly to employment within the sport and fitness sector or progress to Higher Education and study a relevant honours degree, or HND/FD.
Key Areas of Study
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Research and Careers in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry
- Health, Wellbeing and Sport
- Fitness Testing and Training
- Coaching and Physical Education
Are you an aspiring sports performer in football, boxing or other sports? Why not check out our full time training and competition opportunities within the Belfast Met Sports Academy. You can available of these full-time training opportunities as well as studying your course. Click on the links below for the Football (soccer), Athlete Development or Boxing Academies.
Sports Academy - Football - P00876-AA - Course - Belfast Met
Sports Academy - Boxing - P00878-AA - Course - Belfast Met
Sports Academy Athlete Development Programme - P01516-AA - Course - Belfast Met
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Minimum entry requirements are pre-defined by the College’s admissions criteria, which can be found by visiting our entry criteria page on this link
Entry requirements can change and be discussed on an individual basis if necessary.
Proof of qualifications MUST be provided when you enrol e.g. exam certificates.
Achieved and pending qualifications can be recorded on your online application account.
All courses within Belfast Met are delivered and assessed in English, with the exception of language specific courses. Your competence in English must be verified prior to enrolling on your chosen course.
Visit our Student Funding page to find out how to fund your studies.
All fees are set in accordance with DfE regulations.
Please contact the student loan company if you require a loan or our Funding Team by emailing studentfunding@belfastmet.ac.uk
Students are assessed using a range of different methods.
These includes exams, assignments, coursework, Project Based Learning, presentations, practical assessments, role-play, and case studies.
This is dependent on the requirements of each unit of study. Oral, written and online feedback will be provided during your course.
Careers
Students may progress to higher education courses such as Honours Degree at University, HND Sports, Foundation Degree in Health, Physical Activity and Sport. This course is relevant for employment in the sports industry such as a PE teacher, Sports Instructor, or Coach, Sports Development Officer or Health and Physical Activity Co-ordinator.
Interests
- Entrepreneurship
- Sport
- Health
- Fitness
Contact us
School Administrator Tel: 028 9026 5332 or email: hcslinfo@belfastmet.ac.uk
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