- Qualification: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development (Download Specification PDF)
- Full Time Course
- 2 Years
- Equivalent to 3 A Levels
- Up to 168 UCAS points available (Based on 3 x Distinction* grades upon completion)
- 70:30 ratio for Theory:Practical
- Entry Requirements: 5 level 4 – 9 at GCSE (Grade C-A*)
Sports Industry Programme

When you’ve decided to study sport and want to keep your future career options open, this could be the course for you. You’ll learn everything from anatomy and physiology to nutrition and fitness testing. The only decision you’ll be left to make is your next career move or whether you’ll go to university.
Qualifications
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (development, coaching & fitness) Equivalent to 3 A-Levels & up to 168 UCAS Points (Download Specification PDF)
HOURS OF STUDY
Average = 15 per week
ENTRY REQUIRMENTS
You will be expected to achieve 5 GCSE’s ideally to include PE (or BTEC sport) and English.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
First Year
Anatomy & Physiology in Sport
Health, Wellbeing & Sport
Developing Coaching Skills
Sports Development
Self Employment in Sport
Careers in Sport
second year
Sports Nutrition
Applied Coaching Skills
Sports Injuries
- Fitness Testing
Fitness Training
Sports Psychology