Sport (Academies) Level 3

Key Details

Available at:
Rhos-on-Sea
Study Mode:
Full-time
Course Length:
1-2 years

Sport (Academies) Level 3

School Leavers

Rhos-on-Sea

Please note: We recommend that you have access to a laptop or Chromebook to enable coursework to be completed digitally at home. There is a dedicated IT Digital Inclusion fund to support those learners who do not have a digital device and are unable to purchase one.

Course Description

Are you a keen sports person? Are you looking to develop your performance? Would you like to gain a detailed academic knowledge of sport?

This course allows you to understand the make-up of elite sporting performance, covering areas from coaching and psychology to nutrition and injuries.

Throughout the course, you will benefit from the experience of the Grŵp's sports staff, many of whom are current practitioners in their respective fields. This will enable you to put into practice what has been learnt in the classroom. You will develop the knowledge, confidence and leadership skills to start your career, or to progress into Higher Education. You will be able to work or study in fields such as sports development, sports coaching, fitness instructing and physical education.

Your full programme of study will include the Sport qualification (equivalent to 3 A-levels), alongside additional qualifications which will support your wider skills development and support you to progress. Your personalised programme (grade profile development) will include a combination from the Welsh Baccalaureate (which allows you to gain additional UCAS points), Literacy, Numeracy, Employability and Digital skills.

This is the main Level 3 programme for the football and rugby academies.

More information about Coleg Llandrillo Football Academy can be found here

For information about our Sport Academies please click here Gym & Sports Academies

Entry Criteria

In order to qualify for this programme you will need one of the following:

- 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including English or Welsh 1st Language. You must also have GCSE Mathematics or Numeracy at grade D or above.

Level 2 Sport Diploma and preferably GCSE English/Welsh 1st Language and Mathematics at grade D or higher (or equivalent - i.e. Communications and Number ESWs at Level 2)

If you are not sure if you have the entry requirements profile, or have alternative qualifications that you think are equivalent, please contact learner services via the chat function or directly. Learner services will be able to discuss your profile and advise you of course options.

Delivery

The programme will be delivered through a blend of the following:

Practical and outdoor activities
Classroom discussion
Formal lectures
Guest speakers
Individual research
Group work
Projects
Online support and resources

Your programme will include a combination of:

Essential Skills qualifications and/or
GCSE resits and/or
The Welsh Baccalaureate

Welsh Baccalaureate

Welsh Baccalaureate is a valuable qualification which is often studied alongside your Level 3 full-time course.

The qualification is graded A*-E, carrying the equivalent UCAS points at Level 3, and equips you with transferable personal and business skills. It is highly regarded by universities and employers alike.

As part of the qualification, you will learn about Global Citizenship, Enterprise and Employability and take part in community engagement and work experience.

Essential Skills

This may include a combination of Application of Number, Communication, Digital Literacy and Essential Employability Skills

GCSE resits

This may include GCSE Numeracy/Maths and/or Welsh/English Language.

Maths & Welsh/English

If you don't achieve a C or above in Maths and/ or English/Welsh, we will support you to retake these subjects as part of your study programme.

Assessment

Practical and written assessments/assignments
Presentations and demonstrations
Portfolios of work
Performance and observation

There may also be some external tests.

Progression

Completion of this course will provide you with various options in employment and education.

You could proceed onto a number of programmes at Grŵp Llandrillo Menai, including:

Foundation Degree (FdSc) Sport Science (Sports Coaching)
Foundation Degree (FdSc) Sports Science (Outdoor Recreation)

Alternatively, you may apply to other institutions for Degrees, Foundation Degrees and HNDs in Outdoor subjects, Sports Science, Sports Development, Geography, Nursing, Teacher Training and Computing, to name just a few.

You could also move into employment, either directly or after further study. Previous students have secured roles at sport, leisure or outdoors facilities as instructors, supervisors and managers. Others have been accepted into the Police, the Army and the Royal Marines.