Study Type
Full Time
Study Level
Level 3
Start Date:
09/09/2024
Duration
36 weeks

Course Sheets

Entry requirements
Who the course is for
This qualification is aimed at people who hold the desired entry requirements and a keen interest to study and progress to work within the Sports industry. As the qualification carries UCAS points, the course is very suited to those who are interested in progressing to University, alternatively those wanting to develop their knowledge across a range of topics within Sport in order to seek further training and employment such as coaching, massage, instructing etc.
What you will learn

The course is split into a first and second year and over the duration, a range of units will be studied. These include the following examples:

  • Anatomy & physiology for sport
  • Sports nutrition
  • Psychology for sports performance
  • Preparing for a career in sport
  • Fitness testing
  • Sports injuries
  • Fitness training & programming
  • Sports leadership & coaching
How you will learn
You will undertake learning and assessment in a range of environments and methods. Examples would include classroom and ICT based learning, practical participation and demonstrations of competence within a a range of settings including sports-specific, gym-based, exercise studio and outdoors.
Progression
Successful applicants completing the full 2 years will achieve the equivalent of 3 A-levels and therefore the opportunity to progress to higher education. Learners would have the opportunities to study further CPD vocational qualifications in order to gain employment or apprenticeship in the sports industry.
Fees

There may be a cost for purchasing equipment or uniform for this course. Find out about financial support available.

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