BTEC Level 3 National in Sport and Outdoor Activities
Leisure, Travel and Tourism


What will you be working towards?
Code | TRC OA |
Qualification Type | National Extended Diploma (BTEC) |
Qualification Level | Level 3 |
Course type | Full Time |
Overview
This is an exciting practical based course which provides an opportunity to get out of the classroom and develop your knowledge, skills and experience in a variety of outdoor activities.
Details
Activities will include the following:
• Outdoor climbing & abseiling
• Indoor climbing & abseiling
• Weaselling
• Caving
• Hill & mountain walking
• Kayaking & canoeing
• River scrambling
• Coasteering
• Expeditions
• Mountain biking
Experience is not required in any of the above activities, just a willingness to get involved!
In addition to being based at college, lessons will also take place at Manvers Waterfront, The Foundry Climbing Centre and in the Peak District.
The following is a breakdown of the units that make up the qualification:
YEAR 1
Unit A - Careers in the Sport & Active Leisure Industry - 90 credits
Unit B - Health, Wellbeing & Sport - 90 credits
Unit C4 - Personal Skills Development in Outdoor Activities - 180 credits
Unit 24 - Health & Safety Factors in Outdoor Learning - 60 credits
Unit 25 - Outdoor Activity Provision - 60 credits
Unit 27 - Expedition Experience - 60 credits
YEAR 2
Unit D4 - Applied Leadership & Instructing in Outdoor Activity - 180 credits
Unit 26 - Impacts & Sustainability of Outdoor Activities - 60 credits
Unit E - Research Project in Sport (Pearson-set) - 120 credits
Unit 4 - Nutrition for Physical Performance - 60 credits
Unit 14 - Organising Events in Sport & Physical Activities - 60 credits Unit 9 - Fitness Training - 60 credits
Additional Courses
To enhance learner experience and develop CVs a number of additional opportunities will also be made available, including:
• DofE Bronze, Silver & Gold
• Assistant Climbing Instructor Qualification
• Foundation Water Safety & Rescue
Training
• British Canoeing Performance Pathways
• Gym Instructing / Personal Trainer Qualifications
• First Aid
Study Visits
To enhance the curriculum there will be an optional opportunity to go on residential trips in both the 1st and 2nd year. Residential venues will be selected from the following:
• Lake District
• North Wales
• Scotland
• France
How will it be delivered?
The majority of units are assessed through portfolio assignments, which are set and marked by your teachers.
One unit in Year 2 is set and marked externally by the exam board.
Entry requirements
General College Level 3 entry requirements.
Your next steps...
Having successfully completed the course learners will then have an opportunity, through college support and guidance, to progress into:
• University – Outdoor Adventure / Outdoor Management / Outdoor Instructor / Sports Science / Physical Education / Teaching
• Apprenticeship schemes as an outdoor instructor based within an outdoor company
• Armed Forces
• Police Force
• Fire Service
• NHS
• Engineering