Sport
Sport and Fitness Academy
Sport and Fitness Academy
Sport (Football Academy)
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
This exciting vocational course is aimed at those who wish to enter the dynamic area of physical education, sports coaching, sports development or for those who wish to improve their own performance. Mixed with daily training and opportunities to play at various levels of semi-professional football this course will look at many aspects of the game.
Sport
BTEC Level 2 Diploma
Are you sport minded and keen to study it on a full time basis? Equivalent to four GCSEs (A-C grade), this course will look at how the body works, health, safety and injury issues and will enable you to gain valuable sports leadership and coaching skills. You will also undertake a range of practical sports activities and attend an outdoor activity residential.
Sport and Active Leisure
Level 1 Diploma
This is a one year course designed to give students a recognised qualification in the field of sport and leisure. It provides the knowledge, skills and understanding required to progress to a First Diploma or other Level 2 qualification. It is a new course for those interested in working in a sport or leisure environment.
“I am enjoying the Sport First Diploma and I am surprised the course covers so much I didn’t expect!
As part of the Theory Body lesson we are learning about the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system and the muscles in the body, as well as the bones. I am also learning about how the body responds to exercise and this I find really interesting. My twice-weekly training sessions for Aldermaston Football Club seem more meaningful!
I am learning in all sorts of ways. At present, working with a partner, I am preparing a presentation on the respiratory system, which will be presented to the class. In addition each student takes a turn in planning and leading a practical lesson and I have planned mine. The session will start with a few minutes of warm-up (jogging and stretches), shooting practice, a short football match, followed by cool-down exercises.
I also carried out research into Basingstoke’s professional sports facilities, which I found interesting.
This year has given me the chance to improve my key skills, particularly my Maths. I intend to join the National Diploma course next year and go on to university with the long-term aim of teaching sport at secondary level.
I’m pleased I chose BCoT – it’s lots of fun. I enjoy the friendly, relaxed atmosphere and the lecturers are very helpful and supportive. The First Diploma is the first step towards my career goal.”
Key: entry requirements
Further Study 
GCSE Grades A-C
or other Level 2
GCSE Grades D
or other Level 1
GCSE Grades E
and below
