Do you want to turn your passion for sport and fitness into a prosperous career? Your success starts here. This course is highly practical and progression focused, allowing for professional skills development. You will study a broad range of different topics from health and fitness to coaching, sport science and sports development, getting you industry ready from day one. This course is aimed directly at those wishing to go straight into the sports industry, or progress onto higher level study at University.
- Entry Criteria
4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English language and maths, or a relevant Level 2 Diploma from a similar subject area.
- What will I study?
You will study specialist units across a broad range of disciplines, allowing you to maximise your knowledge, skills and potential. This course is for school leavers and equivalent to studying three A-Levels.
Course modules are varied and range across the following areas:
> Anatomy and Physiology > Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-Being > Professional Development in the Sports Industry > Application of Fitness Testing > Practical Sports Performance > Sport Event Organisation > Exercise, Health and Lifestyle > Sports Leadership > Coaching for Performance > Research Project in Sport > Development and Provision of Sport and Physical Activity > Investigating Business in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry > Skill Acquisition > Current Issues in Sport
- Future Prospects
The Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport is equivalent to studying three A-Levels. You will also have the UCAS points required to study at university, progress to a personal training qualification here at college and also have the work experience to step into an apprenticeship if this is your desired route. Career opportunities straight from college include working in the sports industry, sports coaching and sports management.
