Basketball Programme

Holyhead is bursting with basketball potential, and LLS has created a post-16 programme that blends high-quality education with elite-level basketball development.

In partnership with Swish Basketball and supported by inspiring course ambassadors, LLS offers males and females aged 16–19 of all abilities the chance to Learn, Train, and Compete full-time over two years.

Course Overview

Our basketball programme is designed for students with ambitions to build a career in the basketball industry. Whether you dream of playing professionally or aim to become a coach, analyst, or physiotherapist, this programme provides everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your goals.

You will Learn, Train and Compete – on repeat!

Your Qualification

Over the course of two academic years, students will earn the Pearson Level 3 National Extended BTEC Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development (2019). This is a full-time programme meaning you will have around 15 hours of lessons split between theory and practical, the rest of your week will be self-studying and gaining work experience.

IN YOUR FIRST YEAR

  • Anatomy & Physiology in Sport

  • Health, Wellbeing & Sport

  • Developing Coaching Skills

  • Sports Development

  • Self Employment in Sport

  • Careers in Sport

IN YOUR SECOND YEAR

  • Sports Nutrition

  • Applied Coaching Skills

  • Sports Injuries

  • Fitness Testing

  • Fitness Training

  • Sports Psychology

Over the course of two academic years, students will earn the Pearson Level 3 National Extended BTEC Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development (2019). This is a full-time programme meaning you will have around 15 hours of lessons split between theory and practical, the rest of your week will be self-studying and gaining work experience.

Your Opportunities

We offer students five clear pathways into the sports industry, each designed to spark ambition and unlock potential. Along the way, they’ll gain access to unique experiences like industry expos and the Global Coaching Conference, connecting with professionals and expanding their horizons. We also champion international opportunities that push students beyond their postcode and out of their comfort zone.

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Gain Confidence

Through the opportunities and support you’ll receive from LLS and your local tutor, you’ll become far more confident compared to when you started.

Ready to take your Basketball to the next level?

Basketball Development

While pursuing your studies, you will have the chance to enhance your knowledge and refine your technical basketball skills. This will be achieved through specialized training and learning environments, participating in weekly competitive fixtures, and accessing pathways to academy-level basketball and careers within the basketball industry.

PEARSON APPROVED CENTRE

Each one of our centres around the UK are proudly approved by Pearson. This ensures that our education provision delivered to each student is at an exceptionally high level and we are assessed regularly by Pearson.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Your sporting ability will not impact your place with LLS. Instead, we will assess your suitability based on your grades, your commitment to LLS events, and comments from your teachers where necessary.

The LLS programme is multi-sports, and students will experience a minimum of 12 different sports during their two years with us. When being assessed practically, students can choose which sports that they are assessed in.

The LLS programme is a full-time option, but some of our study centres do allow students to take an additional A Level alongside our course. Please speak to your local LLS team for more information.

LLS’ main objective is to support the education, and career prospects of our students.

Although, we have had several talented athletes join our programme, and our teams have supported them in their efforts through scholarship application support, flexible timetables to allow for training camps, media training, and much more.

All students will wear fully branded Adidas uniform while representing LLS. This is the expectation for lessons and work experience.

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