Sport - Level 3 Extended Diploma

This advanced course will allow you to develop your own sporting performance alongside the scientific theory needed to progress to higher education and employment. You will study areas such as anatomy and physiology, sports coaching, fitness instructing, sports psychology, injury and rehabilitation, and fitness testing.

This course consists of two separate qualifications. In your first year of study, you will work towards the Foundation Diploma. Following successful completion of this qualification, you will be able to progress to the Extended Diploma. Our Extended Diplomas offer equivalent UCAS points to studying 3 A Levels.

Topics covered can include:

Year 1

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Wellbeing
• Professional Development in the Sports Industry
• Applciation of Fitness Testing
• Sports Leadership
• Sports Psychology
• Research Methods in Sport

Year 2

• Development and Provision of Sport and Physical Activity
• Investigating Business in Sport and Active Leisure Industry
• Sports Injury Management
• Work Experience in Active Leisure
• Skill Acquisition in Sport
• Coaching for Performance
• Practical Sports Performance

You will need:

• Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language, Maths and Science or PE or an equivalent Level 2 qualification at Merit (and Functional Skills in English and Maths at Level 2/GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4 or above)
• A reference from your previous school/college

All applicants must have an interview and assessment to confirm that the course is suitable for them. 

Assessment is continuous and focuses on practical tasks and theoretical assignments. You will need to complete four external assessments across the two years, in either GCSE style or research-based case studies.

You will be required to wear sport-related clothing and footwear.

On successful completion of this course, you could progress to higher education (university), an degree apprenticeship or other high level sport employment.

This advanced course will allow you to develop your own sporting performance alongside the scientific theory needed to progress to higher education and employment. You will study areas such as anatomy and physiology, sports coaching, fitness instructing, sports psychology, injury and rehabilitation, and fitness testing.

This course consists of two separate qualifications. In your first year of study, you will work towards the Foundation Diploma. Following successful completion of this qualification, you will be able to progress to the Extended Diploma. Our Extended Diplomas offer equivalent UCAS points to studying 3 A Levels.

Topics covered can include:

Year 1

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Wellbeing
• Professional Development in the Sports Industry
• Applciation of Fitness Testing
• Sports Leadership
• Sports Psychology
• Research Methods in Sport

Year 2

• Development and Provision of Sport and Physical Activity
• Investigating Business in Sport and Active Leisure Industry
• Sports Injury Management
• Work Experience in Active Leisure
• Skill Acquisition in Sport
• Coaching for Performance
• Practical Sports Performance

You will need:

• Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language, Maths and Science or PE or an equivalent Level 2 qualification at Merit (and Functional Skills in English and Maths at Level 2/GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4 or above)
• A reference from your previous school/college

All applicants must have an interview and assessment to confirm that the course is suitable for them. 

Assessment is continuous and focuses on practical tasks and an extended project. There will be occasional written tests to demonstrate your understanding.

School Leavers

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, it will be FREE. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college – please click here for more information.

On successful completion of this course, you could progress to higher education, an apprenticeship or other employment.