Sport Applied General Level 3 Diploma (Double) Block C (& Single - Block D)

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE NORTH SCHOOL FOR SEPTEMBER 2023 APPLICATIONS*

Applications Open: - 17th November 2022

Applications Close: - August 2023

Entry Requirements: - Grade 4 and above in 5 GCSEs Including English and Maths for Level 3 programmes, higher grades are required for some subjects

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

Open Event: - We are delighted to be able to welcome you to our Open Evening again. Our Sixth Form Team and subject staff will be available between 4.30 pm and 7pm to answer any questions you may have regarding courses we offer and the application process. In the event you are unable to join us, we hope that you will take the time to have a look at our website, https://www.thenorthschool.org.uk/Sixth-Form-Prospectus/, where you can find our Welcome booklet and Level 2 and Level 3 Prospectus, which provide further information about The North School, our Sixth Form and the courses we run.

If you have any questions regarding the Sixth Form, our courses, facilities or our application process, please do contact us, either by telephone (01233 614613) or email (tns-sixthform@swale.at). We will be happy to arrange either a telephone call or meeting to answer these. We are happy to forward subject specific questions to subject leaders who may be better placed to answer your queries. We look forward to hearing from you and to meeting you.

This course will enable you to:

• Develop a broad and comprehensive understanding of the sport and active leisure sector
• Develop a range of technical skills and attributes which will support a career in sport and active leisure
• Develop academic and study skills that will support future education choices

The course will give you an insight into the different occupational routes you can take within the sector as well as help you progress into employment or move onto further study.

Course Content:

Both single and double options require a number of mandatory units to be completed together with optional units selected by the PE department.

Mandatory units for the single option:

Anatomy and Physiology

Application of Fitness Testing.

Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport & Well-being

Professional Development in the Sports Industry

Students studying the double option will also be required to complete:

Anatomy & Physiology

Application of Fitness Testing

Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport & Well-Being

Professional Development in the Sports Industry

Investigating Business in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry

Skill Acquisition

Sports Leadership

Practical Sports Performance

Rules, Regulations and Officiating in Sport

Some of the assessment will be through coursework elements, whilst other elements will be externally examined with onscreen and written tests. Coursework is usually in the form of essays, presentations, leaflets and video analysis.

Students will require a minimum of five /9-4 grades at GCSE, including English and Mathematics. Students should have GCSE PE at grade 5, or a Merit for BTEC Sport Level 2.

This course will enable you to access higher education and pursue a career in teaching, sports coaching, armed forces, physiotherapy, gym instructor and sports based industry professions.