BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science

Course summary

Equivalent to 3 A Levels About the course This course examines all aspects of sport and exercise science including – anatomy, physiology, and psychology in sport, sports injuries, biomechanics and nutrition, fitness training and testing, and many other aspects of the sport, leisure, performance or fitness industry. The specification consists of four externally assessed units and nine internally assessed units over the course of two years. Each internal assessment through the submission of assignments will have an overall grade awarded of a pass, merit or distinction. The overall points will be calculated from the total points achieved from internally assessed units combined with the grade points from the external assessments. Course Content 8 Mandatory Units 1. Sport and Exercise Physiology 2. Functional Anatomy 3. Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology 4. Field and Laboratory-based Fitness Testing 5. Applied Research Methods in Sport and Exercise Science 6. Coaching for Performance and Fitness 8. Specialised Fitness Training 12. Sociocultural Issues in Sport and Exercise *3 units must have employer involvement. Optional Units 10. Physical Activity for Individual and Group-based Exercise 11. Sports Massage 13. Nutrition for Sport and Exercise Performance 14. Technology in Sport and Exercise Sciences 15. Sports Injury and Assessment