Sport - Level 3 Sport & Exercise Sciences

The role and impact of Sport Science in sport has seen a revolutionary development over the last decade. With the issue of participation in physical activity high on the political agenda and high-performance sport embracing science more than ever before, the scope and demand for applying sport and exercise science is ever growing. Our outstanding teaching team, well-equipped specialist teaching labs and sporting facilities will provide you with an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of sports science and prepare you for a rewarding career in professional sport, health promotion, teaching or physiotherapy to name a few.

What you will study

The course has been structured to support both progression into higher education whilst providing key skills that are appropriate and consistent with current vocational needs.

Over your two years you will study 13 modules, seven of which are mandatory and four are external. Modules include:

• Functional Anatomy

• Sport and Exercise Physiology

• Sport and Exercise Psychology

• Coaching for Performance and Fitness

• Nutrition for Sport and Exercise Performance

• Sports Injury

• Sports Massage

What qualification will I achieve?

Upon completion you will achieve a BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science (equivalent to 3 A-Levels).

You will be assessed on a continuous basis through a variety of assessment methods ranging from external examinations and controlled assessment, written reports, presentations, case studies and practical assessments.

5 GCSEs at grade 9-4, including BOTH English and maths and science/PE.

Further Study

Each year the vast majority of Wakefield College Sports Science students progress to some of the most reputable universities in the country, including Leeds Becketts, Liverpool John Moore’s and Sheffield Hallam to study a wide range of sports related programmes including Physiotherapy, Sports Science, Physical Education, Sports Coaching and Sports Therapy.