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Sport Level 3 Extended Diploma

Level 3

Course code: H24D118
Type: Full Time
Duration: 2 years
Location: Hereford
Fee: Additional Costs - £300.00,Examination - £138.00,FE Tuition - £2,444.00

About the course

This is a popular course that provides a broad range of experience in the sports industry. The course gives you the opportunity to enhance your theoretical knowledge and practical skillsets. We develop your confidence in a range of different scenarios, such as being able to plan, deliver and review sports coaching sessions, developing fitness plans, rehabilitation programmes, as well as your knowledge and understanding of the physical and psychological make up of athletes.

Why choose us

This course focuses on topics such as anatomy and physiology, fitness and coaching, giving you an in-depth knowledge of the sports industry. In addition, you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge of topics that suit the demands of Sports Science, Coaching and Performance in higher education or the sports industry, including Rehabilitation and Nutrition.

What you could do next

University or higher education study options may include Sports and Exercise Science, Physical Education and Sports Coaching, Sports Therapy or Sports Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage (SCRAM). Employment options may include leisure centre assistant, assistant coach, personal training, professional sports person, armed forces or teaching apprenticeship (Stride Active).

Popular modules

  • Strength and conditioning

  • Sports psychology

  • Anatomy and physiology

  • Practical Sport

Assessment methods

Assessment will be through a number of coursework assignments