Students can elect to study Level 3 (Advanced) Diplomas in Sport or Sport & Exercise Science. The programmes encompass areas of study from physiology, psychology and social issues, to sports coaching, leadership, health and fitness. As well as practical performance analysis and development. Sessions are a mixture of academic theory with applied vocational practice, aimed to develop your knowledge and performance skills as a great pathway to study at university or step into a career in the sports industry. Students can study different sizes of the Sports Diploma, running for two years alongside other A Levels or independently.
Sport & Exercise Science
- Sport and Exercise Physiology
- Functional Anatomy
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Field and Laboratory-based Fitness Testing
- Coaching for Performance and Fitness
- Biomechanics in Sport and Exercise Science
- Specialised Fitness Training
- Applied Research Methods
- Research Project
Sport
- Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
- Fitness Training and Programming
- Professional Development in Sport
- Sports Leadership
- Fitness Testing
- Sports Psychology
- Practical Sports Performance
- Coaching for Performance
- Sports Business
- Skill Acquisition
Course Essentials
Double BTEC Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A Levels)
Students will develop academic skills; research, evaluation, analysis & discussion in social and physical sciences, and practical skills; leadership, teamwork, organisation & problem solving as well as enhancing fitness and health.
We also provide opportunities for students to undertake additional vocational qualifications to support their Level 3 programme, and diversify their CV, these include:
- Fitness Instructing
- Sports Leadership
- Coaching Badges
- Duke of Edinburgh