BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport & Exercise Science
This course equivalent to 3 A Levels and is perfect for you if are interested in undertaking a sport or health related career such as sports nutrition, sports psychology, performance analysis, sports therapy or sports coaching, strength and conditioning amongst others.
Top Course Highlights
- Equivalent to three A Levels
- Practical & theory-based
- Leads into a variety of careers
- Wide range of topics
Penwith College Experience
From improving skills on and off the field to being part of a supportive and active environment, our students share why studying sport at Penwith College is such a rewarding experience.
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
You will be studying a broad range of sport and health related topics whilst developing a strong scientific and academic approach to these topics. This course will suit you if you have an interest in analysing groups and individuals across a wide range of populations, from those suffering with severe lifestyle diseases right through to those at the top of the sports performance pyramid. You will learn how to use digital analysis systems to compare yourself and others with elite performers in order to fine tune sports skills and techniques.
Grading throughout the programme is by a wide range of assessment methods including formal exams, assessments (some externally assessed), presentations, essays, and time constrained assignments. You will discover how to apply theoretical and practical techniques to analyse and improve the sporting performance of yourself and others, as well as improving general health and fitness.
Alongside the Sport and Exercise Science Diploma, you will also have the option of continuing to enjoy and work on your own specialist sport through one of our sports academies.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
The course is an academic programme that combines theory and some practical sessions to cover Sport and Exercise Sciences core elements of Anatomy and Psychology.
Exam-based modules in year 1 are Functional Anatomy and Applied Sport & Exercise Psychology.
The exam-based modules in year 2 are Sport & Exercise Physiology and Nutrition for Sport & Exercise Performance.
WHERE WILL IT TAKE ME?
This course will allow progression directly to a Sports Science or other sports related Higher Educational pathway, including at the University Centre Truro and Penwith. Career paths available will include a role in sports, therapy, rehabilitation, nutrition, or performance analysis, along with most other sports related areas.
You will attend an interview with a member of the course team, where your enthusiasm for sports related goals, attitude and future career path will be considered, you will need to have gained four level two qualifications including Maths or English (literature included) at Grade 4 or higher.
All students are allocated a personal tutor, usually a member of their teaching team, who will deliver the tutorial programme and have individual one-to-one check ins with students to ensure they are happy and settled in College. Tutors are the first point of contact for all queries.
Further support is available from the student services team who deal with queries from transport to charging students phones!
Sport students can purchase college sports kit but this is not mandetory. Details will be sent out to students over the summer, before the September start.r
Students are encouraged to get involved with sports academies and sports enrichment during their time at college.
Awarding body: VTCT
