STUDY PROGRAMME

What is a study programme? what are the qualifications on offer to students? what do the grades mean? and what does the programme cost?

OUR STUDY PROGRAMME IN DETAIL

WHAT IS A STUDY PROGRAMME

A study programme is a full-time 2-year programme that comprises both education and sport. The education element is made up of a BTEC Level 2 or 3 qualification in Sport and Sport element is made up of professional football coaching and competition.

A Study Programme is aimed at 16-19-year olds who have a particular interest in wanting to develop the knowledge, skills and experience for a career within the Sport & Active Leisure industry and specifically within the Football Industry.

Our Study Programme offers two routes to success - outlined below.

QUALIFICATIONS ON OFFER

The Sport related academic qualifications are split over the two years with 1 main Pearson BTEC qualification being completed in each year, which at the end of the two-year period is the equivalent of up to 3 x A Levels depending on the route taken.

The Pearson BTEC Level 2 and 3 Qualifications in Sport comprise both theory and practical elements and are classed as vocational qualifications, which means they are geared towards Sport & Active Leisure Industry. You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic sport, leisure and fitness related situations and activities with a small number of external exams. As well as learning about the industry you will also develop the skills you need to start a career within the Sport and Active Leisure industry.

ROUTE 1

Year 1 – BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport

Term 1

Unit 1: Anatomy & Physiology
*

Unit 2: Fitness Training & Programming for Health, Sport & Well-being **

Term 2

Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry ***

Unit 8: Coaching for Performance
***

Term 3

Unit 4: Sports Leadership
***

Year 2 – BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport

Term 1

Unit 22: Investigating Business in Sport and the Active Leisure Industry *

Unit 24: Sports Performance Analysis **

Term 2

Unit 26: Technical & Tactical Demands of Sport
***

Term 3

Unit 23: Skill Acquisition
***

* Assessed by External Exam
** Assessed by Externally Set Tasks
*** Assessed by Internal Assignment’s

Route 1 will allow learners to achieve the equivalent of 2 x A Levels, 1 x A level in Each year.

ROUTE 2

Year 1 – BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Sport

Term 1

Unit 1: Anatomy & Physiology
*

Unit 2: Fitness Training & Programming for Health, Sport & Well-being **

Term 2

Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry ***

Unit 8: Coaching for Performance ***

Unit 6: Sports Psychology

Term 3

Unit 4: Sports Leadership
***

Unit 7: Practical Sports Performance
***

Year 2 – BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport

Term 1

Unit 19: Development and Provision of Sport and Physical Activity **

Unit 22: Investigating Business in Sport and the Active Leisure Industry *

Term 2

Unit 26: Technical & Tactical Demands of Sport
***

Unit 24: Sports Performance Analysis
***

Unit 9: Research Methods in Sport ***

Term 3

Unit 23: Skill Acquisition
***

Unit 30: Exercise Health & Lifestyle
***

* Assessed by External Exam
** Assessed by Externally Set Tasks
*** Assessed by Internal Assignment’s

Route 2 will allow learners to achieve the equivalent of 3 x A Levels, 1.5 x A levels in Each year

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What do the grades mean?

The pass, merit and distinction grading criteria are linked to A-Level grading and are set out below:
• Pass Equivalent to an E at A Level
• Merit Equivalent to a C at A Level
• Distinction Equivalent to an A at A Level

To achieve a merit in a unit, you will need to achieve the entire pass and merit criteria for that unit, similarly to achieve a distinction you will need to achieve all pass, merit and distinction criteria.

Does the Study Programme cost anything?

Although there are no costs associated with the education components of the course, there is a cost, around £200, to cover the costs of the football provision. Bursaries are available to help towards covering the costs of kit, travel and food, however the awarding of bursaries is dependent on your financial circumstances and the documents you submit as part of the application.