L3 National Foundation Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science FT

This course will develop your knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology and how they link to movement and health. You will also develop a greater awareness of psychology and how it applies to coaching performance. Some of this programme will also take into account some of the sociocultural issues that are evident in sports and exercise to give you a broader understanding of sports science.

The course involves a mixture of theory and practical elements. Where possible, the theory elements are always supported with practical lessons.

Units planned for this course

Six modules are studied – four modules are internally assessed and two modules are externally assessed through examinations:

• Anatomy explores how the anatomy of the cardiovascular, respiratory, skeletal and muscular systems function to produce movements in sport and exercise. (This is assessed through an external examination).
• Psychology makes you understand the major psychological factors that can affect performers in sports and exercise environments. (This is assessed through an external examination).
• Coaching develops your knowledge and ability to plan, deliver and evaluate coaching sessions.
• Fitness Training allows you to study specialised fitness training techniques, and the physical demands of sports, to plan training programmes to help improve sports performance.
• Research Methods teaches the importance of research, factors affecting the quality of research and the different research methods used in sport.
• Sociocultural Issues consider the value of sport and exercise in our society and the historical, social, cultural and ethical factors that impact its development.

5 GCSE’s grades at a level 4 or above which must include Maths and English (and ideally science) or a related level 2 qualification graded at merit or above.

During this course you will undertake study in six units. Four of the units will be assessed through coursework that will include for example, written reports, presentations, practical assessments, newspaper articles, verbal discussions/podcasts.
The final two units will be assessed through a external examination set by Pearson.

Free For Eligible 16-18 year olds and First Full L3 for 19-23 year olds. Adult Learner Loans available, course costs apply.

On completion of the first year of the course you will be able to progress onto the National Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science or a higher level apprenticeship.

Following the completion of the National Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science (two years) common progression routes include:

• Higher Education Courses at Chesterfield College. E.g. Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Sport and Leisure Management.
• Higher Education Courses at University such as:
• BSc Physiotherapy
• BSc Sport and Exercise Science
• BSc Physical Activity and Education
• BSc Sport and Exercise Psychology
• Related Industry Qualifications such as:
• Level 2 Fitness Instructing
• Level 3 Personal Training
• Level 3/4 Sports Massage
• Level 3 Exercise Referral
• NGB Coaching Qualifications

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