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Sport & Exercise Science BTEC Level 3 National Ext Certificate/Diploma (Double)

COURSE OVERVIEW

Do you want to work and learn about the cutting edge that Sport Science has on performance? Do you want a career in developing those marginal gains to improve sporting performance? If so then Sport & Exercise Science at Worthing College is the course for you! At the College we continue to provide an outstanding experience for our students and studying on the Sport & Exercise Science course is no different. Our lecturers have a wide range of both educational and industry led experience to support our students in realising their progression route goals across a range of career choices, such as sports therapy, sports nutrition, performance analysis and strength & conditioning. The content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with employers, professional bodies, academics and Universities to ensure that if it supports progression to positive progression routes. The qualification gives students the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin the sport and exercise science sector to prepare them for future careers. In the first year (Extended Certificate) students will study the following units; Unit 2: Functional Anatomy (externally assessed unit) Unit 3: Applied Sport & Exercise Psychology (externally assessed unit) Unit 6: Coaching for Performance & Fitness Unit 8: Specialised Fitness Training From the knowledge gained in the first year, students will study the following in year two (Diploma); Unit 1: Sport & Exercise Physiology (externally assessed unit) Unit 4: Field & Lab Based Testing Unit 5: Applied Research Methods in Sport & Exercise Science Unit 11: Sports Massage The beauty of this qualification is that it allows you to study another subject alongside our Sport & Exercise Science course. Students select single A Levels or vocational equivalents in a range of subjects, such as Biology, Maths, Business, Finances, Psychology, Applied Science and many more. Again its all about the students interests, so this gives excellent flexibility. So, if you are looking for a career in sport and exercise science or just wanting to develop your knowledge within this amazing subject area, this course is for you!

FURTHER INFORMATION

You will need a minimum of five GCSEs at 9-4, including a grade 4 in Science and grade 4 in English Language.

GCSE PE or other vocational Sport and/or Sport and Exercise Science qualifications is very useful, but not compulsory. You will need to have a keen interest in the subject and its facets, particularly human performance. Examples of this include how body systems, the brain, health, fitness & nutrition may all influence performance. An interest and knowledge of a range of sports is desirable as well as current affairs in sport, which will allow students to understand the theory from their own knowledge and experiences.

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