Sports Studies

Course summary

This full Level 3 sports course is for people aged 16-18 or 19+ (two pathways) Who are interested in pursuing a career in the Sport and Recreation Industry and gaining a vocational L3 qualification. This course will help students progress onto further education at Universities or progress internally onto our L4 HNC in Sport. If you are a talented footballer and are interested in being invited to attend trials for the Football Academy, you will have the option to apply for our successful Football Academy. The units include: • The Sports Industry • Sports and Society • Principles of Sport Coaching • Sports in the U.K • Learning and Developing Sport Skills • Anatomy and Physiology for Sport and Exercise • Injury in Sport, Sport and Disability • Nutrition for Sport and Exercise • Sports Development • Career Planning • Health & Safety Those studying the Extended Diploma will take additional modules: • Training and Fitness • Sport and Exercise Psychology • Advanced Sports Leadership • Exercise Prescription • Technology in Sport • Sports as a business The course will also include tutorials for the 16-18 year olds.