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Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science
Course Code: NFVSP099
Course Level: Level 3
Study Mode: Full-Time
Course Type: Vocational Courses
Course overview
Are you enthusiastic about the development and analysis of physical activity and performance?
Explore the fundamentals of anatomy and physiology gaining insights into how the body responds to exercise and sport. With practical sessions students develop essential skills in fitness assessment, training programming and performance analysis - preparing them for a career in sport and exercise science.
This vocational course aims to develop your theoretical and practical knowledge of Sport & Exercise Science as you work towards a Level 3 nationally recognised qualification. It will provide you with a solid foundation in the various aspects of sport, enabling you to develop the skills necessary for gaining employment in the sports sector or progressing into Higher Education.
You will study a well-balanced range of studies including, Functional Anatomy, Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology, Applied Research Methods, Sports Coaching, Sports Massage, Sport and Exercise Physiology, Nutrition, Biomechanics, Research Projects and Sports Injuries.
Combining practical skills with theoretical knowledge, your lessons will take place in classrooms and indoor and outdoor sports facilities. We also recommend you complete as much volunteering and work experience as possible to give you an insight into working in the sports industry.
On completion of the course you will gain the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma which is accepted by universities for entry onto their courses such as sports coaching, sports therapy, physiotherapy and secondary education PE. You can progress onto internal Higher Education courses at the College such as the HNC/D in Sport & Exercise Science (Coaching Science) at the Newcastle College campus or degree level programmes at other universities. Previous learners have progressed to universities such as Birmingham, Exeter, Keele, Sheffield Hallam, Liverpool John Moores, Leicester, Derby, Manchester and Staffordshire University to study a range of courses such as Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, Sport and Exercise Science, Nutrition, Sports Psychology, Sports Coaching and others including Forensic Science, Paramedic Science and Criminology. You could sign up to a higher level apprenticeship or seek employment in the sports coaching industry as a community sports officer, coach or sports development officer.
The qualification is also designed to prepare learners for appropriate direct employment in the vocational sector, and is suitable for those who have decided that they clearly wish to enter a particular specialist area of work in the areas of sport, leisure and fitness. It also gives learners the opportunity to develop a range of techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.
This course is free for anyone aged 16 – 18. If you are outside this age group, please contact Charlotte Robertson on 01782 254141 or email charlotte.robertson@nscg.ac.uk.
College Maintenance Allowance (CMA): Anyone with a household income under £26,000 can receive up to £20 per week financial support to help pay for travel and meals and meet the costs of essential trips, books, stationery and equipment. The payments will be subject to full attendance on your course. A range of other financial support is available, depending on your personal circumstances. For more details visit nscg.ac.uk/finance
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