Sports - Level 3 National Foundation Diploma

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.

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

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.

Assessment is continuous throughout the year and contains practical assessments, written assignments, project work and exams.

AGED 16 - 18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August 2025 before the start date of the course, and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your course then your study with us will be free.

Please see here for the documents you need to show us.

Some courses have additional costs, such as 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.

On successful completion of this course, you could progress to higher education, an apprenticeship or other employment.