To get on this course you are required to have 5 GCSE Grade 4 or above including English, Maths, Science, and PE or a Merit in BTEC/CNAT Sport (if studied)
There are written examinations and internal assessments (practical sessions, essays, assignments, presentations and interviews)
Course Support
You will also have access to careers support from leading practioners in the industry for example from Liverpool John Moores University and Everton Football Club.
We are a TASS Dual Career accredited College acknowledging the work we do to support our talented athletes to succeed in their sport, whilst excelling in their studies. Find out more.
Many of our students progress to university degrees, apprenticeships and employment in sport related fields such as Physical Education, Sports Physiotherapy, Sports Coaching and Sports Science, as well as non-sport related fields.
The Extended Diploma is worth 168 UCAS points. In 2024, 33% of students who studied a PE/Sport course, went on to study a sport-related course at one of the QS UK Top 15 Universities (sport-related courses) in fields such as sport and exercise science, nutrition, physiotherapy, sports therapy, rehabilitation, PE & school sport, coaching, and sports management.
I really enjoy studying BTEC Sport because of its interesting content, highly engaging lessons and the practical application involved with it. It also provides me with the knowledge I know will be needed in the future for a career in sport enhancing my chances of gaining employment in the sport sector.
The PE department are extremely supportive and willing to help you with everything.
After Carmel I plan on moving onto study either sports psychology or mental health.
To get on this course you are required to have 5 GCSE Grade 4 or above including English, Maths, Science, and PE or a Merit in BTEC/CNAT Sport (if studied)