BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science (3 A-Level)
Thomas Rotherham College (TRC)
Moorgate Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2BE
Available start dates
Available start dates
Course Summary
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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