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ABOUT
This advanced course will allow you to develop your own sporting performance alongside the scientific theory needed to progress to higher education and employment. You will study areas such as anatomy and physiology, sports coaching, fitness instructing, sports psychology, injury and rehabilitation, and fitness testing.
You will be taught in our state of the art facilities, including a 3G pitch and commercial quality gym.
Extended Diplomas have two one-year programmes. You need to finish the first year before moving on to the second.
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
This course consists of two separate qualifications. In your first year of study, you will work towards the Foundation Diploma. Following successful completion of this qualification, you will be able to progress to the Extended Diploma. Our Extended Diplomas offer equivalent UCAS points to studying 3 A Levels.
Topics covered can include:
Year 1
Anatomy and Physiology
Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Wellbeing
Professional Development in the Sports Industry
Application of Fitness Testing
Sports Leadership
Sports Psychology
Research Methods in Sport
Year 2
Development and Provision of Sport and Physical Activity
Investigating Business in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry
Sports Injury Management
Work Experience in Active Leisure
Skill Acquisition in Sport
Coaching for Performance
Practical Sports Performance
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
You will need:
Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language, Maths and Science or PE or an equivalent Level 2 qualification at Merit (and Functional Skills in English and Maths at Level 2/GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4 or above)
A reference from your previous school/college
All applicants must have an interview and assessment to confirm that the course is suitable for them.
COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS
Assessment is continuous throughout the year and contains practical assessments, written assignments, project work and exams.
FEES
Aged 16-18
If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August prior to the start date of your course and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your programme then your study with us will be free. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.
Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.
You will be required to wear sport-related clothing and footwear.
PROGRESSION
On successful completion of this course, you could progress to higher education, an apprenticeship or other employment.
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ABOUT
This advanced course will allow you to develop your own sporting performance alongside the scientific theory needed to progress to higher education and employment. You will study areas such as anatomy and physiology, sports coaching, fitness instructing, sports psychology, injury and rehabilitation, and fitness testing.
Extended Diplomas have two one-year programmes. You need to finish the first year before moving on to the second.
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
This course consists of two separate qualifications. In your first year of study, you will work towards the Foundation Diploma. Following successful completion of this qualification, you will be able to progress to the Extended Diploma. Our Extended Diplomas offer equivalent UCAS points to studying 3 A Levels.
Topics covered can include:
Year 1
Anatomy and Physiology
Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Wellbeing
Professional Development in the Sports Industry
Application of Fitness Testing
Sports Leadership
Sports Psychology
Research Methods in Sport
Year 2
Development and Provision of Sport and Physical Activity
Investigating Business in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry
Sports Injury Management
Work Experience in Active Leisure
Skill Acquisition in Sport
Coaching for Performance
Practical Sports Performance
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
You will need:
Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language, Maths and Science or PE or an equivalent Level 2 qualification at Merit (and Functional Skills in English and Maths at Level 2/GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4 or above)
A reference from your previous school/college
All applicants must have an interview and assessment to confirm that the course is suitable for them.
COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS
Assessment is continuous and focuses on practical tasks and theoretical assignments. You will need to complete four external assessments across the two years, in either GCSE style or research-based case studies.
FEES
Aged 16-18
If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August prior to the start date of your course and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your programme then your study with us will be free. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.
Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.
You will be required to wear sport-related clothing and footwear.
PROGRESSION
On successful completion of this course, you could progress to higher education (university), an degree apprenticeship or other high level sport employment.