Sport and Exercise Science Level 3 Extended Diploma
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Prepare yourself for a sports-related career or degree with the Sport and Exercise Science BTEC Extended Diploma. This course covers a wide range of subjects about sport and the human body, and gets you ready for a wide range of related careers, including physiotherapy, sports centre management, personal training and more.
There are six core units and twelve specialist units. The six core subjects are anatomy, physiology, psychology, research methods, research project and biomechanics. The specialist units cover exercise, health and lifestyle, fitness testing, training and fitness, sport and exercise, massage, sports nutrition, sports injuries, sports coaching, practical individual and team…
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Prepare yourself for a sports-related career or degree with the Sport and Exercise Science BTEC Extended Diploma. This course covers a wide range of subjects about sport and the human body, and gets you ready for a wide range of related careers, including physiotherapy, sports centre management, personal training and more.
There are six core units and twelve specialist units. The six core subjects are anatomy, physiology, psychology, research methods, research project and biomechanics. The specialist units cover exercise, health and lifestyle, fitness testing, training and fitness, sport and exercise, massage, sports nutrition, sports injuries, sports coaching, practical individual and team sports, applied sport and exercise psychology, physiology and work-based experience in sport. This extended diploma includes work experience, functional skills tutorials and additional qualifications. Additional qualifications include level 2 treatment and management of injuries, first aid for sport and sports massage. There are also residential visits and day trips at an additional cost. Successful completion of year one is essential for progression to year two.
You will gain knowledge and understanding about a wide range of topic areas, all of which are related to sport and leisure activities. This course will help you develop your leadership organisation and communication skills, all of which are essential in the leisure industry. At the end of the course, you will be awarded an overall grade for the two-year qualification equivalent to three A-levels.
Applicants for a level 3 programme will normally have:
- at least 4 four GCSEs at grade C or above (including some
subjects related to the proposed area of study) and/or a completed
level 2 award
- the willingness to study for an additional level 2 qualification
in English and/or maths
- if you are interested in a level 3 programme and have alternative
qualifications you would like us to consider please contact us with
your details
Applicants will be invited to attend an interview and complete an
internal assessment. All students will have their literacy and
numeracy needs supported within the programme.
BTEC Extended Diplomas are valued by employers and higher education. This qualification will provide you with very good preparation for going on to degree programmes in sports science, sports therapy, physiotherapy, sports studies, physical education and related subjects. It also prepares you for employment in the sport leisure, fitness and coaching industries.
You will be assessed continuously throughout the programme and
given ongoing feedback to support you through the course. Your
assessments will be written, practical and verbal, and give you
every opportunity to achieve the maximum grade available. Some of
the additional qualifications are assessed through both theory and
practical examinations.
You will study these subjects through a mixture of theory and
practical lessons.
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