Sport Level 3

MOA: Full Time
Level: Level 3
Type: 16-18
Duration: 2 Years
Location: Lancaster & Morecambe College
Start date: 04/09/2022

MOA: Full Time
Level: Level 3
Type: 16-18
Duration: 2 Years
Location: Lancaster & Morecambe College
Start date: 05/09/2021

This is a two year Full Time course designed to support the future progression into the fast growing Sports industry.

If you love Sport or exercise and want a career in the Sport and Leisure industry, or would like to study a sport related subject at university, this course is ideal for you. Across your 3-4 days in College you will learn about aspects of sports development, fitness and coaching. In addition to your course, you’ll complete industry placements and have access to the FA Level 1 Coaching qualification.

There are a variety of assessment methods on the course including projects, assignments and practical demonstrations of skills. There are exams as part of the course, which will be supported through revision activities, quizzes and mock tests throughout the course. You will be expected to carry out home study on this course to ensure assignment completion.

Entry Requirements

This course is suitable for school leavers, aged 16-19, who have an active interest in fitness and Sport.

To study this course you must:

Show enthusiasm for the subject area
Have evidence of good skills within Sport
Enjoy working with other people
Show a commitment to study
Be able to work independently
Have good interpersonal skills

You must also have 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or higher including English and Maths OR a related Level 2 qualification PLUS grade C/4 or higher in English and Maths.

Course Activities

During this course, students take part in a range of activities that develop the skills and knowledge required to progress into the Sports and Leisure industry. Activities include:

A mixture of theory and practical sessions
FA Level 1 Coaching in Football Certificate
Opportunities for European visits for coaching and cultural experiences
National Citizenship Service programme
2 week course related work placement
Tutorial support

There are a variety of modules available to study, including:

Anatomy & Physiology
Fitness Training and Programming
Health, Sport & Wellbeing
Professional Development in the Sports Industry
Sports Leadership
Application of Fitness Testing
Practical Sports Performance
Coaching for Performance
Research Methods in Sport
Sports Event Organisation
Sports Injury Management
Development & Provision of Sport
Physical Activity
Skill Acquisition in Sport
Sports Performance Analysis
Rules, Regulations & Officiating in Sport
Technical & Tactical Demands of Sport
Exercise, Health and Lifestyle
Current Issues in Sport

Students on this course are also eligible to trial for The LMC Football Academy; a full-time football programme available to all students across Sports & Public Services at Lancaster & Morecambe College, delivered by UEFA qualified coaches. The Academy can offer you:

Full-time education and training in football
Excellent progression routes, including scholarships to USA & Canada
Valuable sport related work experience
FA Level coaching qualification
European project opportunities, including a football tour to Alicante
Strength and conditioning training
Completion of your NCS award
Participation in the Duke of Edinburgh

Industry Links

Students will complete a 2 week work placement that will develop some of the work based skills required for entry into the industry. Placement opportunities that students are supported in gaining include:

• PE Teacher in secondary school
• Shadowing PE specialists in primary schools
• Leisure Assistant in a leisure centre
• Gym Instructor or personal trainer
• Sports Development Officer for governing body or council
• European voluntary leadership schemes

Progression Opportunities

The course prepares students for progression to higher education and employment. Students progressing on to higher education are able to study the Sport HNC and HND at LMC, or may choose to study a degree such as Sports Coaching, Sports Development or Sports Science.

Previous students have gone on to work in a variety of exciting roles such as:

Personal Trainer
Sport Development Officer
Sports Coach
PE Teacher
Fitness Instructor

You can discover all the opportunities available to you by exploring the full list of careers in the industry.

Interested?

If you would like to apply for this course, please click 'Apply' in the top right, follow the steps, and our Admissions Team will be in touch with you.

For more information, advice and guidance please phone Student & Learning Services on 01524 521385 or 0800 306306 or email advice@lmc.ac.uk

Course code: A30050-A1A

YOUR TUTOR(S)

Adrian Law

Teaches: Hospitality & Catering

The best thing about our courses is that the teaching team have excellent industry experience with up-to-date equipment and materials. We are also very focused on all of our students achieving and being successful in their chosen careers.

Sarah Worrall

Teaches: Hospitality and Business

LMC is a great community asset and I think the local district are lucky to have such a modern, flexible and engaging place of education.

Sarah Armstead

Teaches: Business & Enterprise Level 3

Studying on the business course at LMC will open up numerous doors for your future, so if you can see business as a key part of your future and are prepared to seize every opportunity, our course will be the most amazing thing you ever sign up for.

Chris Huntington

Teaches: Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 Fabrication and Welding both full time and Apprentices

Come and join us here as LMC! You’ll gain new skills, use industry standard equipment, be taught by a dedicated team of specialists who are passionate about educating you to a higher skills level, so that you can gain an Apprenticeship or full time employment.