Sport Certificate - Level 3

Introduction

This qualification is designed to give you the skills, knowledge and understanding of the sport and physical activity sector. This qualification will act as a stepping stone to a range of occupations often through the route of higher education. This qualification is for learners who are looking to develop general knowledge and interpersonal skills to support them into higher education and improve job prospects.

This course will help you develop your knowledge and understanding of sports and fitness industry and prepare you for the university-level study or help develop the skills that should give you better job prospects.

Certificate route - you will study (3 mandatory units and 3 optional units) Diploma (540) route - you will study (3 mandatory and 6 optional units)

Mandatory Units

Exercise, health and lifestyle
Preparing for a career in sport and physical activity
Sports coaching

Optional Units

Practical team sports
Coaching special populations
Fitness training and programming
Principles of anatomy and physiology
Leadership in sport
Applied strength and conditioning

Assessment

You will be assessed through practical performance and a portfolio of work that you will build up over the duration of the course. You will also need to undertake at least 35 hours mandatory work experience.

Next Steps

Achieve the Certificate on the first year of study then top up to the Diploma (720) on the second year.

Achieve the Diploma (540) on the first year of study then top up to the Extended Diploma on the second year.

The second year of study will give you much more detail on the subject matter and support learners who want to progress into higher education, ultimately leading the learner into employment.