BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports & Exercise Science
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What will you be working towards?
| Code | FICSheffL3 |
| Qualification Type | GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent |
| Qualification Level | Not Set |
| Course type | Full Time |
Overview
This course has been developed in partnership with industry experts and ex-professional players as an applied science qualification with a key focus on football.
It is for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning, and who aim to progress to higher education or employment within the sport and exercise science sector. The qualification is wide-ranging and equivalent in size to three A Levels, and has been designed as a full two-year study programme.
The qualification gives learners the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin study of the sport and exercise science sector with a key focus on football, and gives learners additional breadth and depth to prepare them fully for further study or training.
Details
Course Structure
Students will be able to pick from different education pathways to ensure their education meets their needs and the needs of their preferred industry pathway. All pathways have been designed to ensure students complete with a recognised sports science qualification however each pathway has been tailored with professional industry input.
All students will complete 7 mandatory
units. These core/mandatory units are equivalent in weight to two A Levels.
• 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
• Nutrition for Sport and Exercise Performance
Additional to the mandatory units there are a further 19 specialist units and qualifications that students may undertake to tailor their course, to align with industry areas of employment within sport and football. Each student will be required to select a pathway from the choices below:
Professional Football Pathway
Football Coaching Pathway
Strength & Conditioning Pathway
Physiotherapy Pathway
Refereeing Pathway
More details of these pathways can be found in the prospectus
www.footballindustrycollege.com
How will it be delivered?
The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports & Exercise Science will be internally assessed by your educational tutor as well as other team members making up the percentages that are stated below.
70% internal assessment
30% external assessment
Entry requirements
Students are more likely to gain a place if they have 5 GCSE passes at grade 4 and above.
During course interview each learner will be reviewed individually. Learners may still enrol on the Level 2 course
Your next steps...
Semi professional & Professional Football
The coaching received from our highly qualified and ex-professional coaches, you could earn the opportunity to play at a Semi professional or Professional level through the contacts of the coaches and the showcase and trial games that are organised between the coaches at local and professional football clubs. The showcase and trial games could include the possibility of getting scouted from National and International agents.
University
Through the completion of your chosen education course you will be accounted UCAS points, Grade depending. The UCAS points you earn can be allocated to your ideal University Course. The Sports and Exercise Science Qualification opens numerous avenues in the sporting world to start your chosen career. Whether it is football, sports coaching, physiotherapy plus many more opportunities. Full UCAS support will be given by our trained staff.
Other Higher Education Courses
The Sports and Exercise Qualification can also offer progression into other Higher Education Courses. Including progression into an Apprenticeship or Trainee position within your desired career in the sports industry.
Employment
With our contacts in the football industry you could have the opportunity to build relationships within your work experience and showcase your abilities to gain employment by your chosen suiter.
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