Sport Extended Diploma Level 3

The course will enhance your knowledge of the sporting industry and develop your practical skills in various team and individual sports. You will gain an understanding of how the body and mind respond to exercise and how to develop athletes in practical environments.

Each unit is related to the sporting interests of the group wherever possible and adapted to be as practical as the course allows. It is advisable to have a strong scientific interest and an interest in a variety of sports.

Units will be selected from core units and specialist units and some of these are:

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Fitness Training and Programming for Health
• Sport and Well-Being and Professional Development in the Sports Industry
• Application of Fitness Testing
• Sports Psychology
• Coaching for Performance
• Sports Performance Analysis
• Sports Leadership
• Sports Event Organisation
• Sports Injury Management
• Development and Provision of Sport and Physical Activity

You will also be required to complete 30 hours of work placement within the sporting industry as part of the course.

Assessment is completed using externally assessed exams and internally assessed assignment work, focusing on specific tasks relating to each unit.

At least four GCSEs graded 4-9 including English or Maths.

Study a sport or sport-related degree in higher education or enter employment within the leisure and sports industry.