Sport, BTEC, Extended Diploma (Triple)

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE MARSH ACADEMY FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 APPLICATIONS*

Applications Open: - 24 November 2023

Applications Close: - 24 May 2024

Entry Requirements: - Students wishing to study 3 Level 3 courses will be required to achieve 5+ GCSEs at grade 5 and above including English and Mathematics. However, some subjects have additional requirements in terms of the grades required. The Marsh Academy operates a sliding scale of qualifications which are outlined on the Marsh Academy website. There is scope for students to study 2 Level 3 subjects and also studying some Level 2 subjects. Students who wish to study two subjects must have attained 4+GCSEs at grade 5 or above.

How to Apply: - Please apply via Kent Choices

Open Event: - 23 November 2023 18:00

Students who wish to study Triple Sport, worth three Level 3 qualifications must select Sport Extended Certificate, Double Sport and Triple Sport .

BTEC sport is a broad basis of study for the sports sector. This qualification is designed to support progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study. Students studying this qualification will learn about a wide range of sports and topics vital for a greater understanding of sport and its associated areas for development. The qualification is equal to the size of two A-Levels.

Learners will study mandatory units:

• Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology

• Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being • Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry

• Unit 4: Sports Leadership

• Unit 7: Practical Sports Performance

• Unit 8: Coaching for Performance

• Unit 9: Research Methods in Sport

• Unit 19: Development and Provision of Sport and Physical Activity

• Unit 22: Investigating Business in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry

• Unit 23: Skill Acquisition in Sport.

Learners will also be taught six optional units that have been designed to support progression to the range of sector-related courses in higher education, and to link with relevant occupational areas.

The units are assessed in the same way as in the Diploma with the addition of:

• Unit 8: Coaching for Performance- internally assessed

• Unit 9: Research Methods in Sport – internally assessed

• Unit 19: Development and Provision of Sport and Physical Activity- externally assessed

All optional units are internally assessed

A minimum of a Level 2 Merit of grade 4 in PE in addition to the published entry requirements.

This qualification has been developed to enable progression to higher education to study a sports degree or other related degree programme,
including (this list is not exhaustive):
• Sports studies;
• Sports science (or specialist degrees in sports psychology, sports physiology or sports biomechanics/kinesiology);
• Sports therapy;
• Sports management;
• Sports development;
• Sports coaching;
• Leisure management;
• Exercise and health science.