COURSE CODE: Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity - 05827

TYPICAL ENTRY: REQUIREMENTS 6 in GCSE PE and a 4 in GCSE Science

CAREER POSSIBILITIES

Students practically apply their skills and knowledge in preparation for further study or the workplace. Future careers include Coaching, Nutritionist, Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor, Leisure Centre Manager, Sports Therapy, PE Teacher, Primary Teacher, Sports Development Officer, Sport Psychologist, Fitness Centre Manager, Outdoor Pursuits’ Centre Manager, Health Trainer, Sport Science, Physiologist, Physiotherapy, Armed Forces, Sports Journalism, Events Management, Sports Marketing and many more.

THE PROGRAMME

A wide range of centre assessed units with practical and wider project-based assessment opportunities, as well as examined units on the body systems and the effects of physical activity; how sport is organised and the purpose of sports development.

Learners will take between five and six units made up of mandatory and optional units: Everybody will study the following mandatory units:

• Body systems and the effects of physical activity

• Sports coaching and activity leadership

• Sports organisation and development

These units will give learners an understanding of sport in the wider contexts of coaching and leadership, anatomy and physiology, the body’s short- and long-term responses to physical activity and the framework of sport in the UK and the organisations involved. Learners will also develop transferable skills such as planning, communication, adaptability and leadership.

WHY STUDY THIS SUBJECT?

The course has been designed, in collaboration with experts spanning the breadth of the leisure and fitness sector, using refreshing and exciting content, that’s up to date, engaging, fit for purpose and suitable for the needs of students. The qualification will develop your knowledge, understanding and skills of the principles of sport and physical activity. This qualification is for learners 16 years old or over who want to study sport, leisure or fitness. This qualification is not just about being able to play sport, it will provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding to progress into Higher Education on a sport-related programme.

Please note: This course will run subject to sufficient student numbers. Final decisions on course availability will be made based on demand and timetabling feasibility.