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BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science (3 A-Level)

Thomas Rotherham College (TRC)

Moorgate Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2BE

Extended Diploma
Level 3
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Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Thomas Rotherham College
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

This course provides you with an exciting introduction to the study of all aspects of Sport and Exercise Science and can lead to rewarding careers such as Teaching and Physiotherapy.
There is a broad basis of study for the sport and exercise science sector and the courses are designed to support progression to higher education. You will study all mandatory units and a selection from the optional units.

Course Details

Extended Certificate

2. Functional Anatomy – Mandatory -Externally Assessed

3. Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology – Mandatory – Externally Assessed

6. Coaching for Performance and Fitness – Mandatory

7. Biomechanics in Sport and Exercise Science – Optional

8. Specialised Fitness Training – Optional

10. Physical Activity for Individual and Group based Exercise – Optional


Diploma

Units as above, plus:

1. Sport and Exercise Physiology – Mandatory – Externally Assessed

5. Applied Research Methods in Sport and Exercise Science

11. Sports Massage – Optional

12. Sociocultural Issues in Sport and Exercise – Optional


Extended Diploma

Units as above, plus:

4. Field and Laboratory-based Fitness Testing – Mandatory

9. Research Project in Sport and Exercise Science – Optional

13. Nutrition for Sport and Exercise Performance – Optional – Externally Assessed

14. Technology in Sport and Exercise Science – Optional

15. Sports Injury and Assessment -Optional

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Combination of External Assessment and Coursework Assignments

Entry requirements

Grade 4 in English Language, Grade 4 4 in GCSE Science.

Your next steps...

Having successfully completed the course learners will then have an opportunity, through college support and guidance, to progress into:

  • University – e.g. Sports Coaching / Physical Education / Teaching
  • Apprenticeship scheme as a personal trainer
  • Armed Forces
  • Police Force
  • Fire Service
  • NHS
  • Engineering

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