Sports / Movement Science
Gateshead College - Gateshead
01914900300
Baltic Campus, Gateshead, NE8 3BE
Course summary

This course gives you the knowledge and skills to be able to apply the principles of science to enhancing sports performance and develop the foundations for a career in sport. You'll have the opportunity to study a wide range of scientific concepts in a sport context, including; sports science, sports research, health and exercise, applied sports practice and practical sports. Within your study programme you will also complete a work placement module, giving you relevant and high quality industry experience. Make an impression and who knows where it could lead. Your study programme will help you realise your potential and when you leave us you will be equipped with the skills, knowledge and qualification to make you highly prized in the jobs market. You will be able to demonstrate your knowledge, attitude and high standards to all potential employers and universities to make you stand out from the crowd. Successful completion of year 1 will lead to your individualised learning programme, focusing your choices on a selection of options, ranging from an Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science (with an optional A Level), or our CYQ Diploma in Health and Fitness. Decide which route will be more suitable to you and your personal goals. Upon completion of this course, you could continue on one of our foundation degrees, go on to further study at university or go into employment within the health and fitness industry or coaching. Whatever your desired goal, the course will help you to achieve it. Whether you want to improve sport at a grass root level or an elite level, this course will support your career development.

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About Education Provider

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityGateshead
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBaltic Campus, Gateshead, NE8 3BE