If you are interested in a career in sports science, coaching, development sports therapy, or teaching this is the course for you. You will study towards the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports Performance and Development, which will develop the practical skills and theoretical knowledge you wil
Course Overview
Entry requirements
GCSE Average Points Score: 3.5, Grade 4 English Language GCSE, Grade 4 Maths GCSE, 5 GCSEs at Grade 4
Course information
If you are interested in a career in sports science, coaching, development sports therapy, or teaching this is the course for you. You will study towards the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports Performance and Development, which will develop the practical skills and theoretical knowledge you will need to succeed in your chosen career.
Key topics include:
anatomy and physiology
fitness training and programming
sports leadership
sports coaching
sports psychology
application of fitness testing
professional development in the sports industry
practical sports performance
sports injury management
research methods
development and provision of sport
investigating business in sport
skills acquisition in sport
principles and practices in outdoor activities
As you progress through the programme you will enhance your understanding of a wide variety of topics and undertake some practical elements as well as the looking into the theoretical aspects of the sports industry and this will help set you up for progression either into the work place or moving into Higher Education.
Sports Pathways
We offer a range of Sports Pathways which can be added alongside your courses. These pathways give you the chance to study your chosen course whilst training and competing in your specialist sport.
Tottenham Hotspur Football Development Centre
London Lions Basketball Academy
110% Beyond your Limits Athletics Academy
Legends Boxing Gym Academy
New City Fitness Personal Training Academy
New City Coaching Academy
Why Choose Us
Reasons to choose New City College
At New City College we help students realise possibility. With opportunities for everyone, we encourage our students to look beyond today and to reach their full potential.
If you choose us, you will join a college that will support you and drive you at every stage to be tenacious, determined and committed so that you do achieve your very best.
We offer the widest range of courses of any provider in East London – ranging from entry level to postgraduate degrees, and from recreation to online flexible learning.
This means we can provide you with all the pathways needed to progress on to a higher course or straight to employment. We deliver high quality education and training – with excellent support – that responds to the needs of employers and businesses.
Our teachers are experts in their own fields with a depth of knowledge and expertise that ensures you get the best from your educational experience and that you have the edge for employment over other candidates.
Welcome to New City College
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