SPORTS SCIENCE & THERAPY BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma
Venue: South Downs Campus Duration: 2 years
Structure On this two-year course at HSDC South Downs, you will study the following 13 units: – Sport and Exercise Physiology – Functional Anatomy – Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology – Field and Laboratory-based Fitness Testing – Applied Research Methods in Sport and Exercise Science – Coaching for Performance and Fitness – Biomechanics in Sport and Exercise Science – Specialised Fitness Training – Research Project in Sport and Exercise Science – Sports Massage – Nutrition for Sport and Exercise Performance – Technology in Sport and Exercise Science – Sports Injury and Assessment Assessment You will work through a continuous programme and be assessed through a range of assessment types which involve synoptic, internal and external assessments. These will include assignments, class activities, practical tasks, voluntary work and completion of an independent research project. Progression You will have the opportunity to progress to Higher Education to study sports therapy, sports science, sports management and sports medical science and ultimately to employment in sports science or the sports therapy sector. Entry Requirements Five GCSEs including Science, English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 or above.
Overview This specialised course has been designed to give you industry-relevant knowledge and understanding, along with practical skills and attributes which will support your progression to Higher Education or within the sports science or sports therapy sector. This Sports Science & Therapy qualification requires you to apply your learning to bring together knowledge and understanding with practical and technical skills. You will explore the human anatomy as well as the physiology behind sport and exercise. You will develop specialised practical skills within fitness training, biomechanical analysis and sports massage. You will learn how to diagnose and treat a variety of sports injuries, assess and analyse an athlete’s performance, as well as researching and conducting a sports science project. This two-year qualification is wide-ranging and equivalent in size to three A Levels.
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