Issy Younger
Sport
Issy studied Level 3 Sport and is now a Tennis Coach, working across Kendal and Ulverston.
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Richard Jackson
Sport
Richard studied Sport at Kendal College and then went on to study Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity at Durham University.
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Megan Berry
Sport
Megan studied Sport at Kendal College and then progressed on to study BA (Hons) Physical Education at Leeds Beckett University.
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Course Overview
If you're interested in sports coaching, fitness instructing or the development of sport this is the course for you. This course usually takes place over three days per week. It is a mixture of practical and theory, and you will study subjects such as principles of anatomy and physiology, fitness training, organising sports events, work experience in sport and sports coaching.
The two-year National Extended Diploma course is equivalent to 3 A-Levels and is worth up to 168 UCAS points (Distinction*) or 144 UCAS points (Distinction).
You will benefit from taking part in sport at a variety of outstanding local facilities, including Kendal Rugby Club, Carus Green Golf Club, Kendal Leisure Centre, Kendal Tennis Centre, Kendal Squash Club. You will also benefit from small class sizes and will work with industry professionals in a variety of settings to support your career in the Sport and Leisure Industry. The course involves a variety of visits to enhance student knowledge and the ability to work with employers. Recent trips have included visits to St George's Park (Football Association National Centre) and Stade de France in Paris.
The course will allow you to develop your organisational skills through planning sports sessions, motivational skills through delivering exercise sessions and leadership skills through the various additional courses that are completed on the course.
You will also increase your own personal and fitness levels during the practical units, such as Practical Sport Performance! You will also have the opportunity to undertake sports volunteering and gain a National Governing Body award.
All of our learners will be given support with their English and Maths skills where relevant to their main course. Those students who have not yet achieved a Grade 4 (or C) at GCSE in these subjects will continue to work towards these important qualifications at a level suited to them. However, students will still have to achieve the stated Entry Requirements before they start the course.
As well as leaving the college with the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, you can also have the opportunity to study a Level 1 Coaching Award and a First Aid Qualification. Other opportunities may include Football Refereeing and Lifeguard Qualifications.
You will complete two-weeks of work experience at a relevant organisation, such as a local school, gym, leisure centre or professional sports club.
Internal & external assessments will be ongoing throughout your level 3 course. You will be required to complete assessments such as designing a presentation on the roles and responsibilities of sports coaches, completing a group discussion on the technical & tactical demands of sport, designing a six-week training programme. You will be assessed by external exam, externally marked coursework, video, discussion, presentation, delivery of a session and practical assessment.
Entry Requirements
You should have a minimum of five GCSEs Grade 4 or above, including English Language or a level 2 Diploma at Merit or Distinction.
In addition you will be given an interview with a member of the Sport team to assess your suitability and potential for successful completion of the course.
NB: Enrolment on this course is dependent on meeting the Entry Requirements stated above.
After Your Course
Our excellent links with the University of Cumbria (Lancaster) and University Campus of Football Business (Manchester) allow us to complete an annual visit and provide Higher Education progression opportunities to the Sport students. Students also benefit from 2 weeks of work experience each year, with many students being offered further opportunities.
You could progress to university to a degree course in a relevant subject, such as sports coaching, PE Teaching, sport business management or fitness and personal training. You could also progress to an apprenticeship in Exercise and Fitness, Personal Training or employment in the sports industry. We work closely with sports and fitness businesses in Cumbria and North Lancashire, and there are many opportunities throughout the year for students to gain employment and support at local sporting events. We work closely with Kendal Rugby Club, Carus Green Golf Club, Phoenix Fitness, Westmorland Football Association, Rugby Football Union Cumbria, Little Kickers Coaching as well as local primary schools to ensure learners gain essential experience to allow them to progress to higher-level studies or employment.
Fees
£2882.00
The current fee information is related to the 2025/26 academic year.
The fee displayed is the course fee. Course fees are charged per course for full-time students. You can pay in full or spread the cost by paying 25% on enrolment and setting up a direct debit mandate for 3 further equal payments. An Advanced loan is available to students enrolled in this course.There may be additional costs associated with this course, including kits, equipment, books, and travel expenses. Financial support may be available to support you with these. See our Student Money pages for more information.
You may qualify for financial support to cover the cost of this government-funded qualification if you are aged 16 to 18 on 31st August of the relevant academic year and are not studying at another school or college.
If your employer is paying the course fee and would like to be invoiced, please let us know.
