The Sport and Exercise Science qualification has been formulated to meet the changing requirements of employers and higher education. Designed by experts spanning different aspects of the sector, the Sport and Exercise Science course focuses on the skills, knowledge, and understanding that will allow students to take the next step. This science-based course is designed for people who wish to work in a sports-related occupation, and who want to develop practical skills and theoretical knowledge. The course allows students to enhance areas such as time management, IT, communication, and presentation skills. The Foundation Diploma in the first year is followed in the second year by the Extended Diploma and is equivalent to three A Levels.
• This course is assessed mainly through coursework with some external assessment (that can be re-taken if needed). • The units are graded Pass, Merit, and Distinction. • Progression to Year 2 would lead to the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma which is equivalent to 3 A Levels and UCAS points. • Re-submission of coursework - If you haven’t performed at your best for your first assessment, you can improve your work and resubmit it again for assessment. Year 1 – Foundation Diploma • Four-course work assessed units covering: Research Methods, Sports Coaching, Fitness and Physical Activity Training. • Two units are externally assessed. These are on Functional Anatomy and Applied Psychology.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Spetchley Road, Worcester, WR5 2LU |
The Sport and Exercise Science qualification has been formulated to meet the changing requirements of employers and higher education. Designed by experts spanning different aspects of the sector, the Sport and Exercise Science course focuses on the skills, knowledge, and understanding that will allow students to take the next step. This science-based course is designed for people who wish to work in a sports-related occupation, and who want to develop practical skills and theoretical knowledge. The course allows students to enhance areas such as time management, IT, communication, and presentation skills. The Foundation Diploma in the first year is followed in the second year by the Extended Diploma and is equivalent to three A Levels.
• This course is assessed mainly through coursework with some external assessment (that can be re-taken if needed). • The units are graded Pass, Merit, and Distinction. • Progression to Year 2 would lead to the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma which is equivalent to 3 A Levels and UCAS points. • Re-submission of coursework - If you haven’t performed at your best for your first assessment, you can improve your work and resubmit it again for assessment. Year 1 – Foundation Diploma • Four-course work assessed units covering: Research Methods, Sports Coaching, Fitness and Physical Activity Training. • Two units are externally assessed. These are on Functional Anatomy and Applied Psychology.