ACADEMIC
COURSES
PEARSON BTEC SPORT COURSES
Crawley Town Foundation Academy host Pearson BTEC Sport courses, English and Maths GCSE re-take courses, and Functional Skills courses on-site at The Broadfield Stadium in Crawley.
All courses are run in partnership with The Holy Trinity Sixth
Form in Crawley and are taught by full-time qualified
tutors.
The Foundation staff have extensive experience in teaching, coaching, playing & participating in the game, making them well-equipped to support students in their BTEC journey. Their teaching expertise allows them to break down complex topics effectively, while their coaching background adds practical insights and teamwork skills. Their personal experience in the game enhances their instruction, offering real-world applications. By combining these skills, the staff provides a comprehensive and engaging approach to BTEC education that empowers students both academically and personally.
BTEC NATIONAL LEVEL 3 FOUNDATION DIPLOMA IN SPORT
Equivalent to 1.5 A-Levels
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 4 or above in GCSE English & Maths / Pearson BTEC Level 2 in Sport, Merit or above
COURSE LENGTH
1st year of the two-year Extended Diploma, or a stand-alone 1-year qualification
UNITS COVERED:
Unit 1: Anatomy & Physiology:
Closed-book exam, taught throughout the year
Unit 2: Fitness Training & Programming:
Open-book exam, taught throughout the year
Unit 3: Professional Development in Sport:
Two assignments, taught in the middle third of the year
Unit 4: Sports Leadership:
Two assignments, taught in the final third of the year
Unit 5: Application of Fitness Testing:
Two assignments, taught in the first third of the year
Unit 6: Sports Psychology:
Three assignments, taught in the middle third of the year
Unit 7: Practical Sports Performance:
Two assignments, taught in the first third of the year
Unit 8: Coaching for Performance:
Three assignments, taught in the final third of the year
BTEC NATIONAL LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN SPORT
Equivalent to 3 A-Levels
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 4 or above in GCSE English & Maths / Pearson BTEC Level 2 in Sport, Merit or above
COURSE LENGTH
2nd year of the two-year Extended Diploma
UNITS COVERED
Unit 9: Research Methods in Sport
Two assignments, taught in the middle third of the year
Unit 10: Sport Events Organisation
Two assignments, taught in the final third of the year
Unit 17: Sports Injury Management
Three assignments, taught in the final third of the year
Unit 19: Development & Provision in Sport
Open-book exam, taught throughout the year
Unit 22: Business in the Sport
Open-book exam, taught throughout the year
Unit 23: Skill Acquisition
Three assignments, taught in the first third of the year
Unit 26: Technical & Tactical Demands
Two assignments, taught in the first third of the year
Unit 28: Sports Performance Analysis
Three assignments, taught in the middle third of the year
GCSE ENGLISH & MATHS RE-TAKES
TAUGHT AT HOLY TRINITY SIXTH FORM
Students who achieve a Grade 3 in their English and/or Maths GCSEs are required by law to continue studying GCSE Maths and/or English until they achieve a Grade 4 or above.
GCSE re-take classes are taught at Holy Trinity Sixth Form by the school's English & Maths teachers, and all exams are hosted at the school.
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS ENGLISH & MATHS
Taught at Crawley Town FC
Students who achieve a Grade 2 or below in their English and/or Maths GCSEs are required by law to continue studying Functional Skills Maths and/or English until they achieve a Level 2 qualification.
Functional Skills classes take place at Crawley Town FC and are assessed at the end of each academic year.