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Sport & Exercise Science BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma/Ext Diploma (Triple)
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 (Foundation Diploma) students will study the following units; Unit 2: Functional Anatomy (externally assessed unit) Unit 3: Applied Sport & Exercise Psychology (externally assessed unit) Unit 5: Applied Research Methods in Sport & Exercise Science Unit 6: Coaching for Performance & Fitness Unit 8: Specialised Fitness Training Unit 9: Research Project in Sport & Exercise Science From the knowledge gained in the first year, students will study the following in year two (Extended Diploma); Unit 1: Sport & Exercise Physiology (externally assessed unit) Unit 4: Field & Lab Based Testing Training Unit 10: Physical Activity for Individual & Group Based Exercise Unit 11: Sports Massage Unit 13: Nutrition for Sport & Exercise Performance (externally assessed unit) Unit 14: Technology in Sport & Exercise Science Unit 15: Sports Injury & Assessment 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 a grade 4 English Language.
GCSE PE or other vocational Sport and/or Sport and Exercise Science qualifications are 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.
Sport & Exercise Science is a highly developed industry with many different aspects. This course provides a wide range of study with many options for progression and development. This course is supported by Universities with students going on to study at places like Loughborough, Leeds, Bath and more locally to the Universities of Chichester, Brighton, Southampton Solent & Bournemouth. Examples of higher education courses that have been studied by past students include; BSc (Hons) in Sport and Social Science, leading to a sports coaching role. BSc (Hons) in Sport Rehabilitation or Therapy, leading to roles such as sports rehabilitator, sports therapist or physiotherapist. BSc (Hons) in Sports Psychology, leading to roles such as sports psychologist, coach and/or teacher. BSc (Hons) in Strength & Conditioning Science, leading to personal training and/or strength and conditioning coach role with potential for UKSCA accreditation. BSc (Hons) in Sport & Exercise Nutrition, leading to a sports nutritionist role. BSc (Hons) in Sport, Physical Education and Coaching Services, leading to roles such as physical education teacher. Students could also progress within Worthing College to a Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Health, Sport & Exercise Science as well as Apprenticeships in Personal Training. Students should always check the entry requirements for degree programmes with specific higher education providers. This can be accessed by using the UCAS website, where all this information can be provided. Also please look to speak with our staff, as they will give you the advice you need to take that next step.
Over the two years of study, students will be completing 13 units of work, which will allow the students to develop skills to enhance their opportunities to progress into either higher education, apprenticeships or employment. Over the two years students will be expected to complete work experience placements to provide a deeper understanding of the world of work within the sports sector. Externally assessed units will be examination based. These are available twice a year. Internally assessed units will be in a range of methods, including practical performance, written or typed documents, presentations, professional conversations or synoptic assessments. Students will need to use knowledge from other units of study to complete detailed responses and provide a more holistic approach to their learning and development within the Sport & Exercise Science sector. Unit 1 and Unit 2 follow a traditional exam format with a mixture of short and extended questions. Unit 3 & 13 are case study based exams where students will generate essay based responses linking the content of the unit specification to the content of the case study. A range of teaching and learning styles are used during the course. Lessons are varied in their approach with group work, discussions, debate, practical activities and the use of technology both in and out of the classroom. The majority of the course is continuously assessed therefore, students must be highly organised with a positive work ethic to ensure full success. Our excellent teaching staff are always on hand to support students during this course to provide an environment for success and progression. This can be in the form of 1:1 or group subject support. Students need to have an interest and passion for Sport & Exercise Science and its different facets, particularly how Sport Science affects performance in body, mind, health, fitness and nutrition.
As this course has practical elements, both in and out of the classroom, students are required to purchase a kit package. If a student is selected for any of the Academy of Sport performance programmes they only need to purchase their specific bundle. If a student is not in an Academy of Sport performance programme they will need to purchase the Sport & PE Bundle. Please note that you only need to purchase ONE of these bundles. Links to the Sport & PE kit package (non Academy) is below; Worthing College Sport & PE kit package – https://broadwatersports.co.uk/product/worthing-college-sports-pe-package/ In addition to this upon enrolment to the course, students will be expected to purchase the Revision Guides and Workbooks for the externally assessed units. At the College we feel this is vital to ensure that all students are fully resourced to be a real success in all aspects of the course.
At the College we uphold the ethos of the “academic athlete” and require students to adhere to the Worthing College Sport Standards of; o Be on time, o Bring the correct kit/equipment, o Work hard, o Health body & healthy mind. The Foundation/Extended Diploma in Sport & Exercise Science is a full 3 A-Level equivalent programme students are not required to study another course with it. Students wishing to study another course need to consider the Sport & Exercise Science Extended Certificate (2 A-Level equivalent). If you have any further questions about this course, or any other course at Worthing College, please contact the following members of staff below. We will endeavour to get back to you to ensure that you have all the information to make an informed decision about your progression; David Hall – d.hall@worthing.ac.uk – Deputy Head of Learning – Sport, Sport Science & PE Chris Turner – c.turner@worthing.ac.uk – Subject Leader – Sport Science & PE.