Sport – Fitness and Coaching

This two year, full time Level 3 Extended Diploma course combines the examinable, practical and theoretical elements of Sport, which meets the entry requirements for learners to progress to higher education courses in Sport before entering employment.

Course Information

  • Course Type School Leaver
  • Subject Area Sport and Fitness
  • Qualification BTEC Foundation Diploma/Extended Diploma
  • Study Mode: Full Time Only
  • Course Level Level 3
  • Location Victoria House
  • Course Length 2 years
Overview

This two year, full time course combines the examinable, practical and theoretical elements of Sport, which meets the entry requirements for learners to progress to university level courses in Sport before entering employment. The course includes 14 units of study, four of which are externally assessed.

On this course you will study: 

  • Anatomy and Physiology (Externally assessed)
  • Fitness Training and Programming (Externally assessed)
  • Development and Provision of Sport and Physical Activity (Externally assessed)
  • Investigating Business in Sport and the Active Leisure Industry (Externally assessed)
  • Professional Development in the Sports Industry
  • Sport Leadership
  • Application of Fitness Testing
  • Practical Sports Performance
  • Coaching for Performance
  • Research Methods in Sport
  • Skill Acquisition in Sport

You may also have the opportunity to study an additional qualification alongside this course, for example, ActiveIQ Level 2 – Fitness Instructor Qualification.

Assessments are either through exams, controlled assessments or coursework.

This course is ideal if you have aspirations of learning more about a career in the sports industry, want to prepare yourself for a higher education pathway in sport or are passionate about sport.

Next steps: After completing this course you will be ideally suited to progression to higher education such as a Foundation Degree in Coaching and Fitness or Sports Therapy at Exeter College or a relevant degree at another university. If you prefer, you can move straight onto a career in professional sport or any part of the Sport and Fitness Industry.

 

Entry Requirements

A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above (including English) plus two GCSEs at grade 3, or equivalent. If you do not have a grade 4 or above in Maths, you will be required to work towards an appropriate level qualification. A genuine interest in the theoretical side of sport, as well as practical participation, is strongly recommended. A grade 4 in GCSE PE will also be an advantage.

Facilities

Victoria House is the main building used by the Faculty of Sport and Physical Education for the delivery of your programme of study. You will also have access to Central Fitness, our fitness testing facility, Sports Hall, Exwick Pavilion and all other aspects of the faculty’s provision.

Additional Costs

Optional textbooks £50 approx.

Practical sports kit – £60 approx.

You will need to supply your own stationery.

Additional visits – see resource fee leaflet – contact us for a copy.

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