Sport & Public Services

Public Services & Sport

If you are passionate about Sport and want to pursue a career in Physical Education, Public Services, Coaching, Sports Development or Health and Fitness then the Sports or Public Services Courses at Buxton & Leek College are the right path for you.

Are you a big fan of the outdoors? If so, you may also be interested in our Level 3 Adventurous Activities and Leadership course.

Some of the biggest sectors in the UK that offer fantastic prospects and opportunities for a career can be accessed through these courses. With a focus on learning the essential skills to enter employment; such as leadership, team work, communication and problem solving as well as a variety of links with regional employers and public services – these courses are designed to give you every opportunity to succeed upon entering the world of work.

Available courses

Introduction to Public Services/ Sports Leadership Level 2 SP2B0DI1

SPORT (COACHING, DEVELOPMENT AND FITNESS) LEVEL 3

TELL ME ABOUT THE COURSE?

This course is a BTEC qualification with Pearson Edexcel as the awarding body.

In year 1, you will complete a 90 credit diploma with 10 units in total. Some of these units are mandatory, others we have chosen based upon the expertise of our teaching team. In year 2, you will complete another 9 units, after which you will gain the full 180 credit Extended Diploma. This is the equivalent of 3 A’ levels and with good grades, you will be able to access a wide range of professions and university level degrees.

At present, assessment is 100% coursework based with no examinations.

As part of this course you will have the opportunity to undertake work placements at Stoke City Community trust, there are limited numbers of places available.
What will I study?
These are some of the units that you will study during your time on the course:
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Sports Psychology
- Sports Nutrition
- Physical Education & Young People
- Talent Identification in Sport
- Sports Development
- Current Issues in Sport
- Sports Leadership
- Practical Team Sports
- Sports Coaching
- Fitness Training & Programming
- Sports Massage
There will be several opportunities to gain experiences that can be used to support your studies. A variety of trips will be organised as part of the course including visits to Stoke City FC, Warrington Wolves, Edgbaston Cricket Ground, supporting your knowledge of a professional career in the sports industry. A range of additional vocational qualifications are often available throughout the programme. These may include: Sports Coaching, Leadership qualifications & first aid.
WHAT QUALIFICATION WILL I GET?

BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport (Coaching, Development and Fitness) L3
WHAT CAN I GO ONTO NEXT?

This course will give you the opportunity to move into careers in:

PE Teacher

Sports Coach

Sport development Officer

Leisure Centre management

Gym Instructor/Personal Trainer

Sports Therapist

Sport Nutritionist

NHS/ Private Medical Sector

Paramedic

Sports Lecturer

and many more . .

This course enables successful students to move into a career in the sports industry. Upon completion you will be able to make informed choices regarding future employment opportunities such as: provision of individual/group sports activities, health promotion, coaching and community development.

As a valid alternative to A levels, BTEC Nationals provide an entry route to Higher Education courses at University. Sports related courses will be an available option such as sports development and coaching, leisure management, teacher training, outdoor leadership and management, and sport therapy & rehabilitation at the University of Derby.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

4 GCSES Grade 4/C including English and preferably maths / a Level 2 in Sports.

Fees & Financial Support Course Types & Levels

Tell me about the course

This is a broad based National Vocational Qualification, which provides a detailed insight into a wide range of jobs, both in the public and private sectors. The qualification gives opportunity to begin studying for a range of careers which are shown below. The course comprises of 19 vocational units which are continually assessed via coursework projects. The course provides a variety of challenging theoretical and practical units which will provide students with knowledge but also valuable employability skills such as Leadership and Teamwork. The qualification is the equivalent to three A Levels.

As part of the Public Services course you will be offered a fantastic range of opportunities, such as a visit to London and the Houses of Parliament, visits to police and fire stations and a week away at an army camp. We also welcome visits to College from each force and emergency services, a police dog and handler demonstration; a fitness tutorial by the Royal Marines and we stage a mock road traffic Collision, allowing students to see emergency services in full action. All of our students carry out volunteering activities which is an excellent addition to any CV!
What qualifications will I get?

BTEC Extended Diploma In Public Services Level 3
What can I go onto next?

It will enable successful students to move into a career in any of the uniformed public services such as police, paramedics, fire service and armed forces. Also many non-uniformed careers such as teaching, local authority, probation, civil service, NHS, law and private security work. As a valid alternative to A Levels, this course can provide an entry route to a higher education degree course such as Public Services Management, Law, Criminology, Forensics, or International Studies.
How will I be assessed?

The programme is assessed continuously via coursework in most units. A range of assessment methods are used including practical tasks, written reports and verbal presentations. There is a strong student centred approach to the course where all students are encouraged to develop confidence to learn independently.
Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including maths and English.

Fees & Financial Support Course Types & Levels

Sport & Public Services

Public Services & Sport

Available courses

Introduction to Public Services/ Sports Leadership Level 2 SP2B0DI1

SPORT (COACHING, DEVELOPMENT AND FITNESS) LEVEL 3

Preparation for Public Services Level 3

If you would like to talk to someone at BLC just call 0800 074 0099
or you can email us an enquiry to enquiries@blc.ac.uk

Sport & Public Services

Public Services & Sport

Available courses

Introduction to Public Services/ Sports Leadership Level 2 SP2B0DI1

Tell Me about this Course

What qualification will i get?

What Can I go onto Next?

How will I be assessed?

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

SPORT (COACHING, DEVELOPMENT AND FITNESS) LEVEL 3

TELL ME ABOUT THE COURSE?

What will I study?

WHAT QUALIFICATION WILL I GET?

WHAT CAN I GO ONTO NEXT?

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Preparation for Public Services Level 3

Tell me about the course

What qualifications will I get?

What can I go onto next?

How will I be assessed?

Entry requirements

If you would like to talk to someone at BLC just call 0800 074 0099 or you can email us an enquiry to enquiries@blc.ac.uk

If you would like to talk to someone at BLC just call 0800 074 0099
or you can email us an enquiry to enquiries@blc.ac.uk