Sport

BTEC Extended Diploma , Level 3
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What Our Students Say

“The thing I like most about the course is training in the gym and getting to know about the clients and how to professionally work with them more. When you go out there in the real world it shows you how you need to like evolve around each client, how you need to learn from the clients and how you need to adapt for them.”

Danielle

Did you know!

  • Take advantage of our exciting industry links with UFCA, Leeds Rhinos Foundation, Leeds United Foundation and Lets Do More Basketball, to enjoy professional facilities and expert coaching.
  • By 2024, the sports coaching, sports instructing, and sports officials sector in Leeds is predicted to grow by 3.1%. (EMSI, 2019)

Course Information

Introduction

Develop your underpinning knowledge of key themes within sport nationally. You’ll cover anatomy, physiology, fitness training, skill acquisition, development and provision of sport and physical activity, and more.

Who is this course for?

If you’re in year 11 or 12 and are looking to take the next steps towards your career these courses are for you. Our vast selection of vocational courses span a range of subjects and combine academic study with practical skills. Study in industry standard facilities and use our industry links to prepare for progression.

Benefits and skills

  • Coach for sports performance
  • Fitness train for health, sport, and wellbeing.
  • Develop your sports leadership skills.
  • Investigate business in sports and the active leisure industry.
  • Entry requirements

    5 GCSE’s x Grade 4's including English, Maths & GCSE PE or L2 Sport Equivalent

    Available apprenticeships and progression options

    The full extended diploma is equivalent to three A levels. Progression may include degree level study, an apprenticeship, or relevant employment.

    Course details

    Duration: 1 year
    Start Date: 08/09/2025
    Fees (16-18): No fee
    Study Type: Full time
    Course Code: 74911-01

    Employment Statistics

    • Sports coaches, instructors and officials

      Average Salary
      £23,920
    • Sports players

      Average Salary
      £67,080
    • Sports and leisure assistants

      Average Salary
      £21,320

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