Sports / Movement Science
Wigan and Leigh College - Wigan
01942761800
PO Box 53, Parson's Walk, Wigan, WN1 1RS
Course summary

This course is designed for those who wish to pursue a career as a Sports Scientist or Performance Analysis Specialist. The Extended Diploma is ideal for students who want to study sports science in both a theoretical and practical manner to a highly challenging academic level equivalent to 3 A levels allowing for progression to university. Modules studied will include: Anatomy for Sport and Exercise, Sport and Exercise Physiology, Sport and Exercise Psychology, Research Methods for Sport and Exercise Science, Sport and Exercise, Massage, Sports Injuries, Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise, Analysis of Sports Performance, Sports Biomechanics

Entry requirements

A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects graded 9-4 or equivalent including maths and English.

How you'll be assessed

By a variety of continuous assessments, both practical and written. Learners will also undertake externally assessed units in year 1 and year 2.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityWigan
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressPO Box 53, Parson's Walk, Wigan, WN1 1RS