Sport

L3 Level 3
Full Time
4 September 2023 — 21 June 2024
Cardiff International Sports Campus

About this course

This BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport will suit anyone with an interest in sport, fitness, sports development and coaching.

This is the first year of a 2 year programme. The course is the equivalent to 1.5 A Levels per year and following successful completion of the 2 year programme, learners will have the equivalent of 3 A Levels and sufficient UCAS points to progress to University.  

What you will study

The units covered on the course are:

  • Fitness Training and Programming
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Practical Sports
  • Application Of Fitness Testing
  • Sports Psychology
  • Sports Leadership.

You will be required to purchase moulded football boots before commencing this course, in order to take part in practical sessions, which is an essential part of the course. You may be eligible for support with these costs. Please contact us for further information.

Course fee per year

Registration Fee Payable on Enrolment: £0.00

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs A* - C including English Language and/ or Maths (or equivalent) or relevant Level 2 qualification in Sport

Teaching and assessment

  • Continuous assessment including written assignments

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

4 September 2023

End date

21 June 2024

Time of day

Day Time

Full Time

18 hours per week

Location

Cardiff International Sports Campus
Maps & directions

Course code

SPCC3F06
L3

Qualification

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Sport

More...

Videos
Bilingual Learning
What our students say

My highlight of the college has to been meeting people who have just as much of passion for sport as myself, and the facilities. I really enjoy the practical sessions that we do on the course, including the sport coaching, research methods and human anatomy.

Sport
Nicole Kells
Current Sport (Bilingual) course level 3, year 2 student.

Career prospects & further study

1.6%

Growth predicted until 2025.

On completing this course many learners progress on to study sport at a higher level at the college or university. This progression allows them to continue their studies. Others learners might look to go straight into employment through community coaching roles with organisations such as the Urdd, Cardiff Blues or WRU, where they are able to continue to develop their practical skills.

Need to know

CCC

Why CAVC?

We're one of the largest colleges in the country with more than 30,000 people learning with us each year.
Art

Learning Support

Our dedicated support teams offer support with additional learning needs, wellbeing and more.
Performing Arts

Opportunities

CAVC offers lots of opportunities beyond your studies including a great enrichment programme and sporting opportunities.

Next steps

Find out more

Download a course guide for your area of interest.

Open Evenings

Visit us at one of ours sites, chat to tutors about your course of interest and see our great facilities for yourself.

Apply online

Applying to CAVC is easy and all online.

Locations

Cardiff International Sports Campus
Cardiff International Sports Campus

Cardiff International Sports Campus,
Leckwith Rd,
Cardiff,
CF11 8AZ