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About the course
This Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science is intended for those learners who have an interest in the science behind sport and its applied understanding. The qualification allows you to study a wide range of areas within the sports science field, giving you an insight into applied research and functional anatomy, thus better informing your next steps and your career choices. This 2-year course has been tailored to give learners an opportunity to progress onto Higher Education Sports programmes. This is a full-time course.
Course content
The Level 3 programme is made up of units, that are a mix of theory and practical work.
This course will cover some of the units below:
- Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Functional Anatomy
- Applied Research Methods in Sport Science
- Coaching for Performance and Fitness
- Sociocultural Issues in Sport & Exercise
- Physical Activity for Individual & Group Based Exercise
- Technology in Sport & Exercise Performance
- Research Project in Sport & Exercise Science
If a learner is interested in studying physiotherapy as their higher education pathway, the six human biology units we teach at SGS are:
- Functional anatomy
- Physiology
- Sports massage
- Field and lab based fitness testing
- Biomechanics
- Nutrition
Qualification Size and UCAS Points
This BTEC qualification is equivalent to 3 A-Levels, giving the learner the opportunity to achieve a maximum of 168 UCAS points.
How do the Sports Academies work alongside this course?
Learners are able to access Sports Academies whilst studying at SGS College on a full-time course. Your academic studies and academy training work as a partnership, and as such, are never timetabled at the same time. This allows you to continue your development within your selected sporting discipline, whilst studying in an academic area that interests you. For example, a learner may have lectures on a Monday morning and then Academy training at WISE on a Monday afternoon.
Maths & English
Although no additional English and maths qualifications will be taken
during this course, we aim to embed these essential skills into all of our
lectures, giving learners the opportunity to further evolve and develop these
important attributes.
Employability
Possible careers and salaries (after completion of Higher Education courses) include:Sports Physiotherapist - £23,000 to £45,000 depending upon experience
Sports Scientist - £18,000 to £60,000 depending upon experience
Sports Analyst - £25,000 to £48,000 depending upon experience Average yearly salary data taken from the National Careers Services website
Sports Scientist - £18,000 to £60,000 depending upon experience
Sports Analyst - £25,000 to £48,000 depending upon experience Average yearly salary data taken from the National Careers Services website
What do I need to join
Applicants will hold a total of 5 GCSE grade 5’s, including English, maths and science.
What can I do next
A high majority of our learner’s progress onto Higher Education Sport programmes. Following the successful completion of this qualification, learners could also apply for industry apprenticeships in the related field.
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Sports academies are available only to applicants aged 16-18.
Join SGS Sport. You can enhance your full-time study programme by joining one of our renowned SGS Sport academies. Train in top-tier facilities, learn from expert coaches, and pursue your passion for sports while you study. Explore the academy options below to add to your course basket and elevate your college experience both academically and athletically.
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Course information last updated: Wednesday 20th November 2024 @ 8.04AM