Sports Studies
Congleton High School - Cheshire East
01260730123
Box Lane, Congleton, CW12 4NS
Course summary

This course is suitable for students who may wish to enter employment or further education within the world of sport, specifically the sports coaching and leisure industry. The BTEC NQF Level 3 Foundation Diploma is equivalent to 1.5 A Levels

Entry requirements

To study vocational courses students must achieve two Grade 5s at and three Grade 4s at GCSE as a basic entry level. Where students have studied vocational courses in KS4 they must achieve a Level 2 Merit or above to count within the five qualifications required. Each qualification may have some specific requirements, so please read this booklet carefully before you make your choices. Students wishing to complete the BTEC Foundation Diploma should have achieved at least a Grade 5 at GCSE level Physical Education but with an average of 30 marks across the two exam papers or a minimum grade of a Level 2 Merit on the Unit 1 Cambridge National Sports Studies exam in Key Stage 4. A genuine interest in sport (preferably including participation in extra-curricular activities) is obviously expected! Applications will, however, be dealt with on an individual basis.

How you'll be assessed

Units 1 and 2 are externally assessed.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityCheshire East
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBox Lane, Congleton, CW12 4NS