The purpose of the Level 3 Performance and Excellence is to develop and progress students towards their intended career pathway of working within sports performance destinations within the industry. Bridging any knowledge gaps from finishing GCSEs to their course. This pathway is designed to support an students elite performance journey alongside their vocational studies, this is done through allocated training and strength and conditioning sessions (and if applicable, fixtures). During their academic journey students will be provided with opportunities and experiences which will aid their development and help them engage with those from the industry they are aiming to become part of. The course allows learners to study alongside training and competing in their desired sport to enable them to reach the highest standards they can. Year 1 Units: Anatomy and Physiology (Exam), Fitness Training (Exam), Professional Development, Sports Leadership, Practical Sports Performance, Sports Psychology and Application of Fitness. Example Year 2 Units: Coaching for Performance, Research Methods, Sports Development, Investigating Business (Exam), Skill Acquisition (Exam). Your timetable will also consist of tutorial sessions, learning support sessions and (if required) English and Maths. Your training and fixture schedule will be arranged around your curriculum timetable. You will be in 4-5days a week.
5 GCSE’s at grade 4 and above (including English Language and Mathematics). If a progressing level 2 student, you will be required to have finished your level 2 with a Merit overall (with a Level 2 Pass in the Anatomy and Physiology Exam) and must have passed either GCSE Maths or English Language. You must also be performing in your sport at an elite level. A minimum requirement would be county level. Evidence of this, along with references will be required.
Assessments are conducted in a variety of ways. You will be assessed by external exams for 2 of your units each year. The rest of the assessments can consist of assignment-based assessments, observations, presentations and interviews.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Ipswich Road, Norwich, NR2 2LJ |
The purpose of the Level 3 Performance and Excellence is to develop and progress students towards their intended career pathway of working within sports performance destinations within the industry. Bridging any knowledge gaps from finishing GCSEs to their course. This pathway is designed to support an students elite performance journey alongside their vocational studies, this is done through allocated training and strength and conditioning sessions (and if applicable, fixtures). During their academic journey students will be provided with opportunities and experiences which will aid their development and help them engage with those from the industry they are aiming to become part of. The course allows learners to study alongside training and competing in their desired sport to enable them to reach the highest standards they can. Year 1 Units: Anatomy and Physiology (Exam), Fitness Training (Exam), Professional Development, Sports Leadership, Practical Sports Performance, Sports Psychology and Application of Fitness. Example Year 2 Units: Coaching for Performance, Research Methods, Sports Development, Investigating Business (Exam), Skill Acquisition (Exam). Your timetable will also consist of tutorial sessions, learning support sessions and (if required) English and Maths. Your training and fixture schedule will be arranged around your curriculum timetable. You will be in 4-5days a week.
5 GCSE’s at grade 4 and above (including English Language and Mathematics). If a progressing level 2 student, you will be required to have finished your level 2 with a Merit overall (with a Level 2 Pass in the Anatomy and Physiology Exam) and must have passed either GCSE Maths or English Language. You must also be performing in your sport at an elite level. A minimum requirement would be county level. Evidence of this, along with references will be required.
Assessments are conducted in a variety of ways. You will be assessed by external exams for 2 of your units each year. The rest of the assessments can consist of assignment-based assessments, observations, presentations and interviews.