THIS COURSE WILL ALLOW YOU TO SAMPLE THE WIDE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES AND PROFESSIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE IN SPORT. THE COURSE IS IDEAL FOR THE WORKPLACE DUE TO THE COMBINATION OF TRANSFERABLE THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL SKILLS. This qualification is not just about being able to play sports or deal with elite athletes; it will provide you with the skills, knowledge and understanding to progress on to a sport-related Higher Education programme such as Sport and Education, Sport Science, Sports Coaching and Development, or Sport and Leisure Management. You could also progress into employment in the sport, leisure and fitness industry either through an apprenticeship or directly into work. This course is equivalent to two A-Levels and so counts as 2 of your potential options. You would need to study this course alongside one A-Level course. Over the two years, 11 individual units must be completed. They are divided into year 1 and 2 and can be either coursework or exam-based.
Standard entry requirements: • At least five GCSEs at grades 9-4 including English Language and Maths (one Vocational or Technical qualification at Merit or above may be counted). • At least grade 4 (or Merit for Vocational or Technical qualifications) in any subject(s) that you have taken at GCSE and wish to continue studying at Level 3. • Average GCSE (best 8) of at least 4 (38 on the old points table). • Grade 4 (or Merit), at least, in any subject previously studied. • Students will take either 3 A-Level subjects or 1 Diploma subject with 1 A-Level.
Year one assessment: Units marked as ‘(exam)’ will be assessed with a formal exam of up to 2 hours in either the spring or summer term. The remainder of the assessment in year one (3 units) is internal and will be work set by teachers and moderated by OCR. Year two assessment: All assessments in year two (5 units) is internal and will be work set by teachers and moderated by OCR.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Bedford |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AH |
THIS COURSE WILL ALLOW YOU TO SAMPLE THE WIDE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES AND PROFESSIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE IN SPORT. THE COURSE IS IDEAL FOR THE WORKPLACE DUE TO THE COMBINATION OF TRANSFERABLE THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL SKILLS. This qualification is not just about being able to play sports or deal with elite athletes; it will provide you with the skills, knowledge and understanding to progress on to a sport-related Higher Education programme such as Sport and Education, Sport Science, Sports Coaching and Development, or Sport and Leisure Management. You could also progress into employment in the sport, leisure and fitness industry either through an apprenticeship or directly into work. This course is equivalent to two A-Levels and so counts as 2 of your potential options. You would need to study this course alongside one A-Level course. Over the two years, 11 individual units must be completed. They are divided into year 1 and 2 and can be either coursework or exam-based.
Standard entry requirements: • At least five GCSEs at grades 9-4 including English Language and Maths (one Vocational or Technical qualification at Merit or above may be counted). • At least grade 4 (or Merit for Vocational or Technical qualifications) in any subject(s) that you have taken at GCSE and wish to continue studying at Level 3. • Average GCSE (best 8) of at least 4 (38 on the old points table). • Grade 4 (or Merit), at least, in any subject previously studied. • Students will take either 3 A-Level subjects or 1 Diploma subject with 1 A-Level.
Year one assessment: Units marked as ‘(exam)’ will be assessed with a formal exam of up to 2 hours in either the spring or summer term. The remainder of the assessment in year one (3 units) is internal and will be work set by teachers and moderated by OCR. Year two assessment: All assessments in year two (5 units) is internal and will be work set by teachers and moderated by OCR.