BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport and Fitness

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Campus

Park Lane Campus - A Block

Designed as a one-year, full-time course of study initially, with the option to continue studying for a second year in order to complete the full Sport, Fitness and Personal Training National Diploma. This course is equivalent in size to one A level with the added bonus of achieving an industry recognised REPs Gym Instructing qualification at the same time.

Course Information

Work experience:


The course also requires 30 hours of work placement which will be completed
either in a one-week block or over the course of the academic year.


You will be assisted with finding a placement but we recommend you have an
input into finding a work placement which is linked to your future
employment.

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Units / Modules

There are three mandatory units in total:

  • Fitness skills development
  • Health, wellbeing and sport
  • Careers in the sport and active leisure industry

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for this course include four GCSEs are grade 4 including English or maths.

During the course you are required to complete at least 18 hours of independent study to back up the learning discovered in your classroom sessions.

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Course Details

Duration

1 year

Study Type

Full time

Start Date

09/09/2024

Course Code

74925-01

Course Fee (16-18)

No fee

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