Study at PSC

The Extended Diploma is a two year course, equivalent to 3 A Levels.

Units will be selected from core units and specialist units taught over a two year period;

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Fitness Training and Programming for Health Sport and Well-Being
• Professional Development in the Sports Industry
• Leadership in Sport
• Practical Sports Performance
• Application of Fitness Testing
• Coaching for Performance
• Sports Leadership
• Research Methods in Sport
• Sports Massage
• Exercise, Health and Lifestyle
• Skill Acquisition in Sport
• Investigating Business in Sport and Active Leisure
• Development and Provision of Sport and Physical Activity

The course is structured to have 15 lessons per unit, per week, with one additional support session (Course Tutorial). The assessment of each unit is either externally or internally assessed. Internally assessed units typically have three assignments, which are supported with ‘How To Do It Sheets’, guiding the students through the assignment, giving tips on information to include. The whole course is supported by an excellent Google site and Classroom, containing all of the information students need, as well as additional support sessions during study periods.

Throughout the course, tutorial sessions will form part of the ongoing support. Students will meet with their unit teacher weekly, discussing their current progress, gaining feedback on their assignments and receiving support and guidance in their career aspirations throughout the year. Student progress is also tracked, so students are aware of what grades they have achieved, and what they need to attain to achieve their desired grade. This all forms a vital part of the student success on the course.

Due to the diverse nature of the course, a wide variety of teaching and learning styles will be utilised by the team, including group work, presentations and individual assignments. Many units will involve practical work, and assessment will be carried out on an individual and group basis, so students will be expected to fully participate.

This course would be most suitable for students who have a keen interest in sport, who wish to study sport further into Higher Education or alternatively enter employment in to the sporting industry.  Previous students have pursued various sport related degrees (in Sport Science, Sports Development and Teaching at Universities including Bath, Loughborough and Birmingham), as well as using their qualifications from the BTEC Sport course to gain employment in the leisure and sports industry.

Work placements may require students to hold a valid police check (DBS). You may need to pay for this, however we will confirm the cost closer to the start of your course. If your family's income is low, you can apply for help to meet this cost from our Student Support Fund.

At the end of year one, you will have the opportunity to complete a one-week, sport industry-related work experience placement, aimed at your personal career development.