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Free Access to HE Sports Science Course in Gloucester

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start12 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCAVA
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About this course

Free Access to HE Sports Science Course in Gloucester. Classes run at Hartpury College, full-time over one year.

The course is free for learners aged under 19 on 31 August. If you are 19 or over, tuition fees apply. You study human physiology, sports psychology, sports nutrition, biomechanics, strength and conditioning, and sports injuries. Units also cover coaching principles, rehabilitation, and research skills. You commit to around 15 contact hours a week, running September to June.

You finish with an Access to HE Diploma in Sports Science, which is recognised by UK universities as a route into degree-level study.

Who this course is for

Progress your studies as part of an Ofsted Outstanding college, ready for employment, university or further study.

Entry requirements

No formal entry requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll study human physiology, including respiratory, circulatory, and digestive systems.
  • You'll explore sports psychology and how the mind affects performance.
  • You'll learn about sports nutrition and hydration.
  • You'll develop biomechanics knowledge and understand human movement.
  • You'll cover strength and conditioning principles.
  • You'll study sports injuries and rehabilitation.
  • You'll learn coaching principles and practical coaching skills.
  • You'll build research and academic study skills for university.

How you will learn

You learn through classroom sessions and practical work in sports facilities, rehabilitation labs, gyms, and pitches. Assessment is through written assignments and practical tasks across 60 credits of units at Level 3. There are no formal exams. You complete units in areas such as sports science, coaching, physiology, and sports psychology throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hartpury College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, works with athletes or community groups to develop performance.
  • Fitness instructor, plans and delivers exercise sessions in gyms or leisure centres.
  • Personal trainer, supports individual clients with training and nutrition goals.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport at local or regional level.
  • Rehabilitation assistant, supports recovery programmes alongside physiotherapists.
  • Sports administrator, manages operations for clubs, venues, or governing bodies.

What you could study next

  • BSc Sports Science, the natural next step after this Level 3 Access to HE Sports Science Qualification.
  • BSc Sports Coaching, for those who want to specialise in coaching at degree level.
  • BSc Physiotherapy or Sports Rehabilitation, for learners interested in the clinical side of sport.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, a shorter vocational route if degree study is not the goal.
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