Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements:-

• Achieve 5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Maths.

Additional Requirements:-

• Completion of online ‘Easton Applicant Information Form’ via the QR Code
• 2 x references (one from your coach and one from your School or place of work)
• Attendance at a Curriculum Taster Day
• Attendance at a sport Academy Taster Day (rugby, football, individual)
• Completion of Summer Task (which you will receive on your Taster Day).
• You must be performing at club level with aspirations to participate at the highest level for your ability. Evidence of this, will be required.

Assessment

Assessments are conducted in a variety of ways. You will be assessed by external exams for 2 of your units each year. The rest of the assessments can consist of assignment based assessment, observations, presentations and interviews.

Progression

On successful completion of your Extended Diploma in Sport (Performance and Excellence Pathway), options could include study a degree at a University or College. City College Norwich offers a BSc (Hons) Sport, Health and Exercise Science.

Please ensure that you check the UCAS points required at your University choices.

Career Progression

The sport and active leisure industry supports over 450,000 jobs in the UK. Over the last five years it has become a £20 billion industry and experts predict it will continue to grow faster than other sectors in the economy.

This course will allow you to progress onto many careers which include sport and exercise scientist or psychology, a gym instructor or leisure centre assistant, personal trainer, sport development, sports nutrition and sports physiotherapist. Some of these careers will require further study at degree level. If you are looking for a career in non-sports physiotherapy this may be a suitable pathway but check with your university or college of choice.

For further information about specific job roles please check the National Careers Service website for;

• Sports Coach
• Performance Analyst
• Sports Nutritionist

Fees

If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over fees may be payable.

There will be costs for uniform approximately £100 and trips associated with your course TBC.
There will be additional costs for your training (as this is in addition to your educational course).

Financial support could be available depending on your circumstances.

Please check our Finance pages for fee information and any financial help that may be available.

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