BTEC National Diplomas: Sport & Exercise Sciences

Why study BTEC National Diploma in Sport & Exercise Sciences?
This is coursework based with no exams. The assessment is in the form of assignments throughout. The course explores the wide range of scientific principles behind participation in sport at a competitive and recreational level and is taught in a practical manner.

What do I study?
All students take the six core units:
- Anatomy for Sport and Exercise
- Sport and Exercise Physiology
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Research Methods for Sport and Exercise Sciences
- Research Project in Sport and Exercise Sciences
- Sports Biomechanics in Action
You take a further twelve specialist units from:
- Exercise, Health and Lifestyle
- Fitness Testing for Sport
- Training and Fitness for Sport
- Sport and Exercise Massage
- Analysis of Sport Performance
- Sport Nutrition
- Sport and Society
- Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise
- Sports Injuries
- Sports Coaching
- Practical Individual Sports
- Practical Team Sports
- Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
- Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology
- Exercise for Specific Groups
- Work-based Experience in Sport

Where does the BTEC National Diploma in Sport & Exercise Sciences take me?

The course is equivalent to three A-levels and is a recognised entry qualification for Higher Education. It has particular value for courses in Sports Science, Physical Education, Sports Studies, Sports Therapy and along with another A-level course, Physiotherapy. The course is also recognised by employers and opportunities in the Health and Fitness industry, Sports Injury Clinics, Coaching and Sports Development would be available.