The full-time Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science course at Nescot is a two-year course aimed at students with an interest in the application of scientific principles to the promotion, maintenance and enhancement of sport and exercise-related performance. The course contains a mixture of theoretical lessons in classrooms and science laboratories and practical sessions in the sports hall, fitness centre, college fields and local sports centres. Throughout the course students will undertake scientific units including biomechanics, applied sport and exercise physiology as well as writing their own ‘research project’. These units will be combined with fitness testing, fitness for training and other sports science-related subjects. Learning will take place through lectures, group work, debates, group discussions and practical sports sessions. The units are selected from the list below and staff aim to ensure they maximise students’ chances of either gaining employment in the health and fitness industry in the future or progressing to University to typically study sports science, sports therapy/rehabilitation or other related degrees. Recent students from the sports department have gained places at Portsmouth, Bournemouth, St Mary’s and Bath University amongst others. Subject to interest, students will have the opportunity to complete a host of additional qualifications during the two-year course, including CYQ Certificate in Fitness Instructing, sports coaching qualifications, first aid qualifications and other industry-led courses. The course is made up of the following units: Year 1: • Sport and Exercise Physiology (Exam) • Functional Anatomy (Exam) • Field and Laboratory-Based Fitness Testing • Applied Research Methods in Sport and Exercise Science • coaching for performance • Sociocultural issues in Sport and Exercise • Sport injury and Assessment Year 2: • Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology (Exam) • Nutrition Sport and Exercise Performance (Exam) • Biomechanics in Sport and Exercise Science • Specialised Fitness testing • Sport Massage • Research Project in Sport and Exercise Science Work Experience is a part of this course, the hours and dates will be determined by the course tutor. Work experience can be up to a maximum of two weeks on an external placement, you are encouraged to source your own placement with support from the WEX Team and your course tutor. Where external placements are not possible you will be expected to take part in simulated work experience organised by the college.
New Students: You will require 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English, Maths and PE or Science*. *The College reserves the right to ask for a school reference if required. Progressing Students: Students who have gained English and maths at grade 4 and a Level 2 First Extended Certificate at Distinction grade may also apply.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, KT17 3DS |
The full-time Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science course at Nescot is a two-year course aimed at students with an interest in the application of scientific principles to the promotion, maintenance and enhancement of sport and exercise-related performance. The course contains a mixture of theoretical lessons in classrooms and science laboratories and practical sessions in the sports hall, fitness centre, college fields and local sports centres. Throughout the course students will undertake scientific units including biomechanics, applied sport and exercise physiology as well as writing their own ‘research project’. These units will be combined with fitness testing, fitness for training and other sports science-related subjects. Learning will take place through lectures, group work, debates, group discussions and practical sports sessions. The units are selected from the list below and staff aim to ensure they maximise students’ chances of either gaining employment in the health and fitness industry in the future or progressing to University to typically study sports science, sports therapy/rehabilitation or other related degrees. Recent students from the sports department have gained places at Portsmouth, Bournemouth, St Mary’s and Bath University amongst others. Subject to interest, students will have the opportunity to complete a host of additional qualifications during the two-year course, including CYQ Certificate in Fitness Instructing, sports coaching qualifications, first aid qualifications and other industry-led courses. The course is made up of the following units: Year 1: • Sport and Exercise Physiology (Exam) • Functional Anatomy (Exam) • Field and Laboratory-Based Fitness Testing • Applied Research Methods in Sport and Exercise Science • coaching for performance • Sociocultural issues in Sport and Exercise • Sport injury and Assessment Year 2: • Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology (Exam) • Nutrition Sport and Exercise Performance (Exam) • Biomechanics in Sport and Exercise Science • Specialised Fitness testing • Sport Massage • Research Project in Sport and Exercise Science Work Experience is a part of this course, the hours and dates will be determined by the course tutor. Work experience can be up to a maximum of two weeks on an external placement, you are encouraged to source your own placement with support from the WEX Team and your course tutor. Where external placements are not possible you will be expected to take part in simulated work experience organised by the college.
New Students: You will require 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English, Maths and PE or Science*. *The College reserves the right to ask for a school reference if required. Progressing Students: Students who have gained English and maths at grade 4 and a Level 2 First Extended Certificate at Distinction grade may also apply.