This course is equivalent to 1 GCSE and is a one-year course.
To study a Level 2 programme you will have achieved a minimum of three grade 3s in your GCSEs, in addition to a grade 3 in English Language (please refer to the Entry Requirements section for further details).
There will be two exams in the Anatomy and Physiology for Sports Performance and Fitness for Sport and Exercise units. You will be assessed through coursework in the remaining six units; graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction.
Successful completion of this course will allow progression to Level 3 courses in Physical Education or BTEC Sports Science or Performance and Excellence Football routes as well as many more options in College. Progression to Level 3 courses at College is dependent upon meeting the entry requirements for that course.
Our Elective Programme is designed to help you develop your gifts and interests as part of an enhanced level 3 programme. We will help you realise your potential by nurturing your talent and preparing you for study at the most prestigious universities or for progression to competitive higher-level apprenticeships. Your options range from our Honours Programme, which might include following a fourth A level, to specialist Futures Programmes that will support your career goals.
The college has a number of teams that play as part of the Association of College’s league and are very competitive each year. We play games on a Wednesday afternoon, so this will make up part of your time-table.
There will be trials for male and female football, male and female rugby league and netball on Wednesday 9th September at 1.30pm, meet at the Sports Hall. Following trials will be a pizza and soft drink meeting in the Sports Hall to give you more information on the season. Hockey and Basketball will follow during the first week. Details will be emailed.