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Sport & Exercise Pathway Level 3

Level 3

Course code: L08D110
Type: Full Time, A Level, T Level & Combination Course > Combination Course
Duration: 2 years
Subject area: Sport
Location: North Shropshire
Additional Costs - £70.00

This charge identified is applicable to learners aged 16-18 who qualify for funding. Learners aged 19+ will have to pay this charge and possibly tuition and exam fees. This will depend on the course and any prior qualifications. For further information, please refer to the fees page of our website https://hlnsc.ac.uk/fees/fees-guidance/

* Fees are chargeable each year and the fees quoted will be for the current year only, if the course is more than 1 year further fees will be due next year.

About the course

This is a combination course. It can be chosen alongside 1 other course from the social science pathway (Applied Psychology, Sociology Criminology or Level 3 Certificate for entry to the Uniformed Services).

This Level 3 course aims to provide you with the specialist knowledge, skills and understanding relating to the sport and physical activity sector, in areas such as exercise, health and lifestyle and preparing for a career in sport. These can be applied to your current or future aspirations of higher education or employment in a variety of roles. This qualification alone will sport progression to university. Distinction grades will support progression directly to a degree programme. If you select one additional course from the social science pathway, this qualification is the equivalent of up to 168 UCAS Points.

What qualification will I gain?

Level 3 Diploma in Sport & Exercise Science- plus one other qualification if selected.

Why choose us

Sport is a very popular course, due to its practical nature. Academically it covers a wide range and variety of units. It has excellent pass rates with high grades and a high level of progression to Level 3. Students feel that they have good tutor support.

What you could do next

Degree in Sport and Exercise Science, Sport and Leisure, Physiotherapy or Sports Therapy, Teaching. Apprenticeships or job in various sectors within sport and physical activity. NGB coaching awards.

Popular modules

· Exercise, Health and Lifestyle

· Preparing for a Career in Sport and Physical Activity

· Anatomy and Physiology

· Practical Sport

Assessment methods

Assessment will be through a number of coursework assignments.

Entry requirements

A minimum of five GSCEs at grade 4, including English and/or maths or successful completion of a relevant Level 2 qualification at merit grade and good progress with English and maths, ideally GCSE grade 4 or equivalent.