Sport (QCF): Pearson's BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma

If you are interested in the sports and exercise industry then you should look no further than this course.

If you are interested in the sports and exercise industry then you should look no further than this course. You will learn essential skills and theory relating to all aspects of sports and exercise, one of the fastest growing industries in the UK, including; anatomy, psychology, sports development, coaching and nutrition.  Led by tutors with excellent academic and practical backgrounds you will enjoy learning more about what goes on behind the scenes of sports, different career paths for you to take and which aspect of sport and exercise science you would like to focus on in the future.  Previous students have gone onto work in sports coaching, professional sports academies, teaching and education, gym instruction and university. 

Our career pathways show you a typical route through the various stages of learning, what you will learn along the way and the careers these programmes could lead onto.

What I'll learn

Units include:

• Principles of anatomy and physiology in sport
• Fitness training and programming
• Sports coaching
• Sports development
• Fitness testing for sport and exercise
• Sports nutrition
• Instructing physical activity and exercise
• Psychology for sports performance
• Leadership in sport
• Physical education and the care of children and young people. 

Entry Requirements

A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade A*-C/9-4, including English language, or equivalent vocational qualifications at Merit Level or higher. If you do not have a grade C/4 in GCSE English language and maths you will be required to be working towards achieving this alongside your course.