Sports

Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sport

The Pearson BTEC International Level 3 qualifications in Sport are designed for learners in
the 16-19 age group, who wish to pursue a career in the sports sector via higher education
to access graduate entry employment in a sports role.

Which size qualification to choose?

Choosing the most suitable size of qualification will depend on the learner’s broader
programme of study. Learners who wish to focus solely on sport, personal training or
assistant coaching sector may take the Diploma or Extended Diploma, while a learner who
selects a smaller qualification, such as the Certificate or Subsidiary Diploma, may choose to
combine it with qualifications from other sectors, in order to support their desired
progression. Smaller qualifications are also suitable for learners who are in employment
and studying part-time.

360 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)

The BTEC Sport offered at Rainbow International School is equivalent in size to one
International A Level. At least five units, of which one is mandatory and at least one is
assessed by Pearson Set Assignment. Mandatory content (25%). This qualification is
designed to support learners who are interested in learning about the sports industry
alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher
education courses, not necessarily in sport-related subjects. The qualification is designed to
be taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC
International Level 3 qualifications or International levels.

Assessment

Assessment is designed to fit the purpose and objective of the qualification. It includes a
range of assessment types and styles suited to vocational qualifications in the sector. All
assessment is internal but some mandatory units have extra controls on assessment and
are assessed using Pearson Set Assignments.