Level 3
Sport and Exercise Sciences Level 3 Extended Diploma
| Duration | Age Group | Study | Year | Cost | Available Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 YEARS | SCHOOL LEAVERS | FULL TIME |
2020 |
FREE* | Southend Campus, Thurrock Campus |
| Duration | Age Group | Study | Year | Cost | Available Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 YEARS | SCHOOL LEAVERS | FULL TIME |
2020 |
FREE* | Southend Campus, Thurrock Campus |
Overview
This course will prepare you for a career in the sport industry or as a stepping stone to a Higher Education course at University. The Extended Diploma is equivalent to three A Levels.
Predicted Grades
Please be rest assured that we will continue to make an offer based on your predicted grades or by alternative assessments for entry conditions based on your circumstances.
Entry Requirements
- Four GCSEs at grade 5/grade C or above in maths, English, science and physical education, or
- Sport and Active Leisure Level 2 Diploma plus maths and English at grade 5/grade C or above, or equivalent
- Successful attendance at interview event
Course Structure
Year one:
- Functional anatomy
- Applied sport and exercise psychology
- Specialised fitness training
- Applied research methods in sport and exercise science
- Sociocultural issues in sport and exercise science
- Coaching for performance and fitness
Year two:
- Sport and exercise physiology
- Nutrition for sport and exercise performance
- Technology in sport and exercise science
- Sports injuries and assessment
- Field and laboratory-based fitness testing
- Physical activity for individual and group-based exercise
- Research project in sport and exercise science
Assessment & Feedback
- Presentations
- Reports
- Essays
- Exhibitions,
- Discussions
- Group work
- Individual assessments
- Four externally assessed exams across the two year period
Course Cost
School Leavers,
full time:
FREE
FREE to UK/EU under 19s not in employment.
What Next...
Higher education at university or college, including our BSc (Hons) Sport Studies at University Centre Southend.
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