Sport – TNS Football scholarship Level 3

This course gives you the opportunity to gain a valuable qualification, equivalent to three A Levels, as well as be part of The New Saints Football Club Scholarship.

The Extended Diploma in Sport is delivered over two years at the Oswestry Campus. This course has been developed to provide you with the opportunity to gain detailed academic knowledge and understanding of Sport and the related areas of exercise, science and performance. It is made up of 180 credits over two years, with units being valued at either five or ten credits, each of which is assessed by a range of methods including written assessments, role play, presentations and practical activities.

If you achieve 180 credits you will be awarded the full Extended Diploma which will give you access to university. In terms of the scholarship, this is delivered by our partners, The New Saints Football Club. You will undertake three training sessions per week with fully-qualified UEFA Coaches. College matches will take place every Wednesday and you will also have the opportunity to play for the U19s team on a Sunday. Throughout the scholarship programme you may be invited to train and take part with some TNS first team sessions depending on your level of progress.

Qualification BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness)

Duration Two years

Course Content Units covered in first year include: • Anatomy and Physiology • Physiology of Fitness • Fitness Testing • Fitness Training

Units covered in second year include: • Practical Team Sport • Sport Psychology • Sport Nutrition • Sports Coaching

Each Scholarship student will be given an Individual Development Plan (IDP) and the team will assess your performance throughout the programme. There are a number of squads which allows students the opportunity to develop and progress. Assessment of the College course is continuous with assignments, projects and practical work. All full-time students are required to study maths and English at the appropriate level, if not already achieved.

Entry Requirements • Four GCSE passes at grade C (grade 4) or above (including maths or English) • Or a merit or above in a BTEC L2 qualification • Successful interview and initial assessment • You will need to demonstrate an enthusiasm for this subject area • Football Trial with TNS.

Progression Study options may include: • Higher Education Foundation Degree/ Degree in Sport Development and Coaching. • Level 2/3 National Governing Body Awards • Level 4 Health & Fitness qualifications e.g. sports injury, massage

Employment options may include: • Leisure industry • Health & fitness industry • Coaching

Course Costs Please note that any costs shown here are subject to change and that there may be additional material costs for your course. There are various bursaries available to support eligible students with course-related costs and you can find out more about these on page 14.

Aged 16 –18 years There are no tuition or examination fees.

Aged 19 or over (at the start of the course) Different fees apply depending on your individual circumstances and prior qualifications. Telephone 01691 688029 to speak to somebody who will be able to help.

Material Fees There is a £475 material fee cost for this course.

Sam Marshall Level 3 Travel & Tourism

Sam Marshall won the Student of the Year Award 2019.

“I previously studied Animal Care at the College, however changed my direction and went on to study Travel & Tourism starting at Level 2 and working my way up to Level 3, as I have always had a passion for travel.

I love the atmosphere at the College and I find the tutors are really supportive of my decisions. I wasn’t initially sure that I wanted to go to university, however when I found out that the doors were open to me and after speaking to my tutors about it, I went to university open events and decided it was the route I wanted to take. I will be starting my degree in International Tourism Management at Chester University this year and I’m really looking forward to it. It will be a three-year course with a one-year placement.

The trips are an amazing part of the Travel & Tourism course at the College. I especially enjoyed the trip to Barcelona and I like learning about different aspects of travel, both in theory and practise. I would 100% recommend the College and this course to anyone wishing to study Travel & Tourism, to either take their career further or to continue studying at universitylevel like me.”