BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Sport

Who is this qualification for?

The Pearson BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Sport is intended to be an Applied General qualification for post-16 students wanting to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment, probably in the sport sector. The qualification is equivalent in size to one and a half A levels, and it has been designed as a one-year full time study programme, or a full two-year programme when studied alongside a further level 3 qualifications.

What does this qualification cover?

The content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with academics to ensure that it supports progression to higher education. Employers and professional bodies have also been involved and consulted to confirm that the content is appropriate and consistent with current practice for learners who may choose to enter employment directly in the sport sector. The qualification provides the knowledge, understanding and skills that allow learners to gain experience of the sport sector that will prepare them for further study or training. Learners will study four mandatory units: • Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology • Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being • Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry • Unit 4: Sports Leadership.

What could this qualification lead to?

Learners who have completed this qualification in a year may progress to further learning at Level 3, for example a second Foundation Diploma in a complementary sector, or to a larger size BTEC National in the sport sector, such as the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport Development and Coaching.

The qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by higher education providers as meeting, or contributing to, admission requirements for many relevant courses. On its own, it can provide progression to foundation degrees and BTEC Higher Nationals

Mandatory units

There are four mandatory units, two internal and two external. Learners must complete and achieve at Near Pass grade or above in all mandatory external units and achieve a Pass or above in all mandatory internal units.

Learners must complete three optional units which have been designed to support progression to the range of sector-related courses in higher education, and to link with relevant occupational areas.

External assessment

This is a summary of the type and availability of external assessment, which is of units making up 44% of the total qualification GLH.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A minimum Grade 4 in English Language. No prior knowledge of this subject is required.

Exam Board – Pearson