Sport & Exercise Science Level 3

Start Date

Level: 3

Course Course: P00104

Area: Sport

Campus: Hillsborough Campus

About this Course

This study programme allows students to develop a well rounded understanding of sport and exercise science by studying a variety of topics, including anatomy and physiology, sports psychology and nutrition. This course is ideal for people interested in going on to careers in Sport and Exercise Science, Sports Rehabilitation, Sports Therapy, Physiotherapy and other related Higher Education courses. It can also lead straight into a wide range of employment including sports coaching, physiotherapy assistants or Apprenticeships.

Key Units

Students will study 13 units from the following:

Sport and Exercise Physiology
Functional Anatomy
Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
Field and Laboratory-based Fitness Testing
Applied Research Methods in Sport and Exercise Science
Coaching for Performance and Fitness
Biomechanics in Sport and Exercise Science
Specialised Fitness Training
Research Project in Sport and Exercise Science
Physical Activity for Individual and Group-based Exercise
Sports Massage
Socio-cultural Issues in Sport and Exercise
Nutrition for Sport and Exercise Performance
Technology in Sport and Exercise Science
Sports Injury and Assessment

Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs grades 4/C or above, including English Language, Maths and Science or PE.

Assessment

Externally assessed units
Coursework/project work

Where does this Lead

Students who successfully complete this course could progress onto one of the college's Foundation Degrees:

Alternatively, students would be well places to progress onto Higher Education Degree courses in:

Sport and Exercise Sciences
Physiotherapy
Sports Therapy
Sports Rehabilitation

Future Opportunities

Graduates of this course would be well suited to careers in areas such as:

Physiotherapy
Sports Therapy
Sports Rehabilitation
Sports Coaching
Teaching
Strength and Conditioning

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Extra Costs

Additional qualifications/activities (e.g. NCS, Duke of Edinburgh, residential trips)
DBS check
Course polo-shirt
Text books

The approximate cost of the above items/activities is £150.

Students in financial hardship may be eligible to apply to the Student Support Fund for support with course related expenses.

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