Level 3 90 Credit Diploma in Sport & Fitness

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Ideal for the sport enthusiast who is keen to participate in a variety of sports whilst studying coaching and fitness at a greater depth. The aim is to give you a broad range of experience within the sports and fitness industries and give you the skills and expertise to pursue a profession in a Sport and Exercise science.

Course Content

10 units include:
• Fitness training and programming
• Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
• The Physiology of Fitness
• Assessing Risk in Sport
• The athlete lifestyle
• Sports coaching
• Rules regulations and officiating sport
• Organising sports events
Plus
• Level 2 coaching qualification
• First Aid Level 2 Sports Leaders qualification
• Entry in the British Colleges leagues
• Disability awareness in coaching qualification

In partnership with Thomas Hardye Schools, we are also offering students on the Extended Diploma course the option to study an AS level in Physical Education 1 day a week at Thomas Hardy School.

Entry Requirements

Minimum of four GCSEs Grades A* to C, including English and Maths. Functional Skills at Level 2. First Diploma at merit level.

Next Step/Employment

Fitness / Coaching degree. Career in Sports and Fitness industries, Entry to an Apprenticeship programme .
Sports Coach
Personal Trainer
Dietician
Fitness Instructor
Gym Instructor
Sports Physio
Leisure Centre Operator
Health Centre Operator

Start Dates

September 2013

Cost

Full Time Further EducationYour learning is FREE if you are a UK or EU student, aged under 19 years on 31st August in the academic year you start your course.

Aged over 19? Please contact us for details.