Sport

Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Sport: Development, Coaching & Fitness

Introduction

Do you have a keen interest in sports and want to turn your passion into a career? Then this is the course for you. It will be your job to motivate people of all ages and abilities, inspiring them to stay active and lead a more healthy lifestyle. You’ll gain an understanding of how diet and psychology can influence sports performers, studying the structure and function of the human body. Skills for coaching and improving performance are developed, as well as knowledge of the sports industry.

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This course is available at both Watford and Hemel Hempstead campus you should indicate your preferred campus when completing our application form.

• Course Code

  Course Code:

  8887

• Entry Criteria

  4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English or maths, or a relevant Level 2 Diploma.

  You will also be invited to a Course Introduction Meeting.

  For students aged 19+ this course is non-funded and requires an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the course fees. Find out more about Advance Learner Loans here. If you have any questions about course fees then please contact our admissions team on 01923 812345

• What will I study?

  You’ll study a range of specialisms, including:

  • Anatomy and physiology - explore the structure of the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory and energy systems as well as additional factors which affect sport and exercise performance.

  • Psychology for sport performance - explore individual psychological factors that can influence performance, the psychological aspects of environments that sports are played in and the influences that others can have on performance.

  • Sports nutrition - explore the process required for screening clients and assessing their lifestyle and nutritional intake, develop action plans to improve client nutrition.

  • Practical sports activities - develop your own practical performance in selected sports, focusing on the application of skills, techniques and tactics and reflecting on your performance.

  • Sports massage – explore a range of massage and physiotherapy techniques for sports recovery.

  • The athlete’s lifestyle - interpret lifestyle factors and health screening data to develop and justify a fitness training programme.

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  GEM & GAP

  There will be opportunities to improve your English and maths and take part in GAP work experiences to develop the skills employers are looking for.

• What can I do next?

  Successful students can progress to the Active IQ qualification, or gain entry to study a number of sports-related degrees including PE teaching. Career opportunities straight from college include assistant fitness instructor, trainee manager, plus opportunities in sports coaching and posts such as sports assistant.

  This course opens up a host of career opportunities, for more information visit the National Careers Service

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