The BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport embodies a unit-based structure with knowledge applied to project-based assessments. The qualification is designed to provide pupils with the specialist knowledge, understanding and skills that are required for a career in sport or higher education advancements. The qualification offers an exciting and engaging academic programme for those who are keen to advance their expertise in Sports Coaching and Development. Teaching both in and out of the classroom, combined with vocational-related project work and practicals, helps to develop students’ skills, including teamwork, creative thinking and delivering presentations. King’s has been running this highly successful course, with outstanding results, for over 10 years. During their studies, students can fully engage in all the opportunities available at King's which would allow them to apply for roles like Senior Prefect and House Captain. What will I study during the course? The BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport is a two-year course and is equivalent to three A Levels. The course consists of core units covering areas of sport such as: • Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport • Application of Fitness Testing • Fitness training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being • Skill Acquisition in Sport • Development and Provision of Sport and Physical activity • Sports Psychology • Coaching for Performance • Investigating Business in Sport and the Leisure Industry • Sports Leadership • Rules, Regulations & Officiating in Sport • Practical Sports Performance • Sports Injury Management
Students are expected to have attained five A*-C / 9-4 grades at GCSE, including English and Mathematics. You will need to have gained at least a C / 5 in PE at GCSE. BTEC students must have a commitment to, and significant involvement in, King’s School sport throughout their time in the Sixth Form.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £9,180 - £23,940 |
| Address | Pitt Street, Gloucester, GL1 2BG |
The BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport embodies a unit-based structure with knowledge applied to project-based assessments. The qualification is designed to provide pupils with the specialist knowledge, understanding and skills that are required for a career in sport or higher education advancements. The qualification offers an exciting and engaging academic programme for those who are keen to advance their expertise in Sports Coaching and Development. Teaching both in and out of the classroom, combined with vocational-related project work and practicals, helps to develop students’ skills, including teamwork, creative thinking and delivering presentations. King’s has been running this highly successful course, with outstanding results, for over 10 years. During their studies, students can fully engage in all the opportunities available at King's which would allow them to apply for roles like Senior Prefect and House Captain. What will I study during the course? The BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport is a two-year course and is equivalent to three A Levels. The course consists of core units covering areas of sport such as: • Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport • Application of Fitness Testing • Fitness training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being • Skill Acquisition in Sport • Development and Provision of Sport and Physical activity • Sports Psychology • Coaching for Performance • Investigating Business in Sport and the Leisure Industry • Sports Leadership • Rules, Regulations & Officiating in Sport • Practical Sports Performance • Sports Injury Management
Students are expected to have attained five A*-C / 9-4 grades at GCSE, including English and Mathematics. You will need to have gained at least a C / 5 in PE at GCSE. BTEC students must have a commitment to, and significant involvement in, King’s School sport throughout their time in the Sixth Form.