Sport and Exercise Science Level 3

University College Birmingham

NVQ

In Birmingham

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Description

  • Type

    NVQ Level 3

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    2 Years

Understanding the science behind sport and exercise helps address a range of challenges we face, from tackling obesity, physical inactivity and unhealthy ageing to enhancing the performance of elite athletes. Our brand new Sport and Exercise Science college course combines theoretical knowledge with a range of practical applications to help prepare you for working in the sports industry.

This course explores how a range of disciplines – including physiology, psychology and strength and conditioning – can be applied to boost sports performance, physical activity, health and wellbeing. You will have the chance to complete laboratory testing in state-of-the-art facilities to support your knowledge, and you will gain the essential skills and understanding of the sports sector to progress onto a variety of rewarding careers or university courses, from sports therapy or physiotherapy to sports psychology or strength, conditioning and sports nutrition.

To further enhance your industry knowledge, our Level 3 sports science course features a range of enrichment opportunities, including a visit to St George's Park to experience professional sport science procedures. You will also have the chance to put your training into practice on work placement, as well as gaining a range of additional sports qualifications including gym instruction and emergency first aid.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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Summer Row, B3 1JB

Start date

On request

About this course

Career opportunities
Sports therapist (privately/with a professional team)
Exercise physiology lecturer
Sports nutritionist
Strength and conditioning coach
Sports scientist

You will require 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (grade C) or above, including English language, maths and science
Equivalent Level 2 qualifications at a pass grade will be considered
School applicants will be required to provide a good school report, which must include attendance

University College Birmingham works with a wide range of organisations to ensure you receive the best possible training and qualifications recognised by industry.

Why choose this college course?
ENRICHMENT – Boost your employability with a variety of additional qualifications, including Level 2 Gym Instructor, Emergency First Aid and Safeguarding
WORK PLACEMENT – Gain real-life industry experience on placement, supported by our strong links with the industry
EXPERT TEACHING – Get excellent support from our experienced academic staff and guest lecturers with expertise in a variety of areas
MOVE UP TO UNIVERSITY – Want to continue your learning journey after college? This course will allow you to progress onto a specific fitness-related degree
TEAM SCOTLAND PARTNERSHIP – Our University will be the home for Team Scotland at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, offering exciting opportunities for our students to work with the team and its athletes

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2018

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Subjects

  • Nutrition
  • Sports Nutrition
  • Industry
  • Psychology
  • Testing
  • Teaching
  • Physiology
  • Lifestyle
  • Exercise Health
  • Sport

Course programme

Year 1

Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science
  • Exercise Health and Lifestyle
  • Preparing for a Career in Sport and Physical Activity
  • Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
  • Practical Team Sports
  • The Physiology of Fitness
  • Work Experience in Sport
  • Assessing Risk in Sport
  • Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise
  • Psychology for Sports Performance

Year 2

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science
  • Laboratory Testing and Field-based Exercise
  • Practical Individual Sports
  • Sports Massage
  • Sports Injuries
  • Sports Nutrition
  • Applied Exercise Physiology
  • Research Project in Sport and Exercise Science
  • Applied Strength and Conditioning
  • Applied Sports Psychology

Teaching and assessment

You will be required to prepare work independently and as part of a team. You will be assessed through coursework, assignments, projects, practical observations and presentations, some of which will involve industry-related visits.

To pass this course, you will carry out a wide range of assessment activities and coursework (e.g. written reports, formal presentations, poster design and presentation, leading practical sessions etc.)

Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2015-2020.

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