• Course Level:Level 3

    Course Duration:2 Years

    Programme Aims

    Interested in sport as a career? You could study Sport Performance and Excellence at Bicton College and gain a qualification equivalent to 3 A-levels in a subject you enjoy. If you are looking to become a Coach, PE Teacher or Trainer, this course can give you university access or a good start in your career.


    The sport and active leisure industry is diverse and covers aspects like coaching, fitness testing, facility management, teaching and individual business opportunities. This course will help you to succeed in your future sports based career, whilst the modules are designed to allow flexibility so you can personalise your choices to your specific career aspirations.


    This is one of the courses that students wishing to be part of the Exeter Chiefs Rugby Academy can study in conjunction with the academy. Click here for more information on Bicton's link with the Exeter Chiefs, or here to view the Exeter Chiefs Bicton College Academy website page.

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    Entry Requirements

    It is essential that your Initial Assessment results show that you are working towards Level 2. You will also need to have achieved one of the following:

    •  4GCSEs at grades A C, including English, Maths and Science
    •   Environmental and Land-Based Studies Higher Diploma (Grades A C)
    •   GNVQ Intermediate
    •   NVQ Level 2 BTEC
    •   First Diploma City and Guilds National Certificate or equivalent

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    Course Structure

    This programme is designed to be both physically and mentally stimulating and offers the opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications in a variety of areas.

     

    Learning is undertaken through a combination of lectures, discussions, visits, skills instruction and work-based learning.

     

    Practical sessions will use the excellent facilities at Bicton College and the variety of adventure locations available within the South West and further afield.

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    What you will study

    This course is aimed at students who show a keen interest and would like to pursue a career in the sports performance and excellence industry.

    Core units include:

    • Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
    • The Physiology of Fitness
    • Assessing Risk in Sport
    • Fitness training and programming
    • Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise
    • Sports Nutrition
    • Psychology for Sports Performance
    • Technical and Tactical Skills in Sport
    • The Athlete’s Lifestyle

    Optional Units can be selected from modules such as:


    • Sports Coaching
    • Practical Team Sports
    • Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise
    • Sports Injuries
    • Analysis of Sports Performance
    • Talent Identifcation and Development in Sport
    • Physical Education and Officiating in Sport
    • Sport and Exercise Massage
    • Physical Education and the Care of Children and Young People
    • Work Experience in Sport
    • Sports Facilities and Operational Management
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    Assessment

    Assessment is through assignments and practical assessments of core subjects.

     

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    Progression

    You can use this qualifcation to progress to university (it is equivalent to 3 A-levels) or enter the sports related workplace. This course has been programmed to complement the training schedule of the Exeter Chiefs Rugby Academy at Bicton College.

     

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