This is a popular course that provides a broad range of experience in the sports industry. The course gives individuals the opportunity to enhance their theoretical knowledge and practical skill sets. We develop their 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 their knowledge and understanding of the physical and psychological make up of athletes.
This qualification is the equivalent of up to 168 UCAS Points.
Level 3 Diploma in Sport.
Progression routes may include university or higher education study in 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 trainer, professional sports person, armed forces or teaching apprenticeship (Stride Active).
Strength and conditioning
Sports psychology
Anatomy and physiology
Practical sport
Assessments will be via external exams, controlled internal assessment and written assignments
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.
