Sport (Outdoor Adventure) Extended Diploma Level 3

Code  SPT1

Course Level Level 3 Length of Course 2 Years

Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs at Grade A* to C including English Language or Level 2 Functional Skills in English

or Successful completion of the Level 2 Diploma in Sport

plus Active involvement in participatory sport and general fitness

Course Content

This programme will focus on providing the necessary knowledge, skills and qualities associated with areas of employment linked to outdoor and adventure activities, whilst also covering a variety of topics relating to sport.  There will also be a variety of opportunities for you to gain additional qualifications including coaching and fitness instructing awards.  Course content will include:

  • Equipment, facilities and practices for outdoor and adventure activities
  • Skills for land based activities
  • Skills for water based activities
  • Leading outdoor and adventure activities
  • Sport as a business
  • Sports facilities and operational management

What can I do next?

Employment - This qualification is designed to enable you to enter employment within the Sports or Outdoor Adventure industry through the skills acquired during the programme of study. 

Education - Upon completion of this programme, candidates may wish to progress onto Higher Education.

Sport (Outdoor Adventure) Extended Diploma Level 3