Sport NCFE Extended Diploma
This is a two-year, full-time course suitable for recent school-leavers and adults alike. The course is designed to strengthen skills and knowledge of the sports, fitness and leisure industry and is perfect if you are interested in progressing to employment or study at a higher level within the industry. If you are interested in becoming an athlete, coach, personal trainer or other professional in the sport and leisure industry, this
Throughout the course you will study 19 modules covering the sports and leisure industry, including anatomy and physiology, fitness training, nutrition, and psychology. You will also develop your skills in coaching, training and first aid. Alongside your sports studies you can join either our football or cricket academy and participate in the National Colleges Leagues and Tournaments.
You will need four GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including maths and English or a Diploma in Sport Level 2 qualification.
Numerous students who pass this course progress to university to study a degree in Sports Science, Physical Education, Sports Coaching, or Sports Development. The course also opens avenues for employment within the continually growing sports industry, including roles such as leisure management, sports therapy, coaching, or fitness instruction.
At South & City College Birmingham, we offer a wide range of courses for most age groups.
School Leavers: For learners who are between the ages of 16 to 18, studies will be free.
Adults: For learners who are aged 19 or over, the cost of study will depend on the course or programme that you choose. Some courses may even be free*. If the course is not free, students aged 19 at the start of their programme who wish to study need to either pay their course fees, or take out an Advanced Learning Loan.
*Eligibility criteria applies. There may be an exception for students aged 19 or over that are taking their first full Level 3 qualifications (equivalent to A Levels and Access to HE Diplomas), who could be supported by the Learner Support Fund, or free adult course funded by the WMCA. To find out what financial support is available to you or whether your course is free, call our friendly admissions team on 0121 694 5000 during office hours, or email us via: admissions-shared@sccb.ac.uk, we look forward to hearing from you.
Full details regarding our adult funding, or learner loans can be found on our website via: Money Matters
Higher Education: If you are planning to undertake one of our Higher Education courses you can apply for a loan with Student Finance England, or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan with the college to support towards your course fees. Adults may be eligible for FREE tuition through the WMCA's free courses for jobs offer.
Full details regarding our adult funding, or learner loans can be found on our website via: Money Matters
Enquire via our website today to chat to one of our Admissions team and make your right choice with South and City College Birmingham. Whatever your passion, we are here to help you land on your dream career path. Email: admissions-shared@sccb.ac.uk to find out what financial support is available. With various funds, loans and bursaries on offer, we may be able to help with travel expenses & childcare costs.
We offer many opportunities for students to take part in practical and theory-based classes to develop knowledge and also gain transferable skills that prepares for a future career. This will develop an understanding of what it takes to become a top-level athlete, coach or other professional working within the sport and active leisure industry.
Is this course free?
