NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity | Furness College

NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity

The NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity is intended to be an applied general qualification for post 16 learners wanting to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to employment or higher education.
The qualification prepares learners for a range of higher education courses and job roles related to the sports sector. It provides progression either by meeting entry requirements in their own right or by being accepted alongside other qualifications at the same level and adding value to them.
The qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by higher education providers as meeting, or contributing to, admission requirements for many relevant courses. Learners can progress to higher education on full degree single or combined courses.

Course Content

What Modules will you Study?

The course is delivered through classroom learning, practical activities, leadership and coaching opportunities, workshops and work experience.

Units studied include:

• Encouraging Active Lifestyles
• Sports Nutrition
• Customer Service
• Ethics and Values in Sport
• Sports Injuries
• Fitness Training and Programming
• Fitness Testing
• Practical Individual Sports
• Practical Team Sports
• Assessing Risk in Sport
• Personal and Professional Development
• Organising Sports Events
• Work Experience
• Leadership in Sport
• Preparing for a Career in Sport
• Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise
• Sports Coaching
• Exercise, Health and Lifestyle

How long is the course?

The NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport is 2 years in duration.

Where will I learn?

Channelside Campus

How much will this course cost?

Please refer to the College fees policy, for more information please contact Student.Services@furness.ac.uk

Entry Requirements

What are the entry requirements?

You will need a minimum of five GCSEs at grades 4 or above, including maths and English or an equivalent relevant qualification.

Progression

What opportunities will this lead to?

This programme can lead to progression to further studies at University and into a wide range of careers in the sport, leisure and fitness industry. Careers that successful students have progressed into are: • Sport Coaching • PE Teaching / Sports Tutor • School Sport Co-ordinators • Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer/Strength and Conditioning Coach • Sports Journalism • Sports Development • Sports Business • Leisure Centre / Fitness Centre Management • Lifeguard / Leisure Centre Attendants

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Student Profile

Nicky Taylor

"I set my mind on Furness College after attending an Open Day. I’m able to play sports with people who have the same interests as me, which helps me to enjoy my time at college." Nicky Taylor successfully completed a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and is now studying a degree in sports rehabilitation at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan).