Sport & Exercise Science (Extended Diploma)

The Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science is designed to help prepare you for higher education within the field of sport science or for employment in the sports industry. You will develop your extended writing skills, the ability to meet deadlines and learn how to complete effective research. Whilst developing your knowledge and understanding, you will also develop transferable and work-ready skills and an understanding of industry requirements.

The fundamentals and specialist aspects of sport and exercise science are taught using a student centred approach within a unit based structure. Knowledge is applied in project based internal assessments and through externally set tasks and written examinations. It is equivalent in size to three A Levels.

This vocational qualification has been developed in collaboration with universities, professional bodies and businesses. It is widely recognised by industry and higher education. 

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Before You Start

You may be required to complete an activity before you start in order to help introduce you to the subject. Check back in the summer term for more details.

Course Content

Units of study will include Functional anatomy, Applied sport and exercise psychology, Specialised fitness training, Coaching for performance and fitness, Applied research methods in sport and exercise science, Sociocultural issues in sport and exercise, Sport and exercise physiology and Nutrition for sport and exercise performance. Students will be assessed via internal assessments in the form of essays, reports, workbooks and presentations and through externally assessed tasks and short- and long-answer questions. All students will be expected to complete one week of related work experience in each year of the course. Students will benefit from the use of the multi-purpose sports hall and fitness room in practical lessons.  All students are encouraged to combine their studies with enrichment sports or sports development programmes (including high performance and elite sports where appropriate).

Careers

Future careers might include PE teaching, sports coaching, physiotherapy, leisure management and fitness training. Students may consider direct entry into other employment or further training.

Higher Education

This course is an accepted qualifcation for entry into university, with students having secured places at universities including Bath, Loughborough, Cardiff, Brunel, Exeter, Kent, Oxford Brookes, Plymouth and Southampton. It is also also excellent preparation for those wanting to progress to industry-recognised qualifications and careers in sports therapy, the fitness industry, sports development, nutrition, performance analysis and sports psychology.

Students are required to complete at least 30 hours of enrichment per academic year whilst studying at The Henley College, learn more about Enrichment here.

Learn more about our application process here.

Elite Sports Programme

This programme targets students who have a high potential to excel in thier sport, either by competing on the international stage or securing a professional contract.

Find out more about the Elite Sports Programme