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Free BTEC Level 3 Sport And Exercise Science Course in Sheffield – The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Sport and Exercise Science Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus, full-time during the day. The course takes one year to complete. You'll study the science behind sport and physical activity, covering topics such as anatomy and physiology, fitness testing, and sports psychology. This is a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Foundation Diploma, and it builds the knowledge you need to move into higher education or work in the sport and fitness sector.

Who this course is for

The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.

Entry requirements

Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll study the principles of fitness training and how to apply them.
  • You'll examine sports psychology and its effect on performance.
  • You'll learn how to carry out and interpret fitness testing and data.
  • You'll develop knowledge of nutrition and its role in sport and exercise.
  • You'll investigate the science of injury, prevention, and recovery.
  • You'll build understanding of research methods used in sport and exercise science.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Hillsborough Campus. The BTEC National Foundation Diploma is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed exams set by Pearson Edexcel. Assignments are based on real scenarios and tasks linked to the sport and exercise science sector. Your tutors will mark and moderate your work throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach. Work with individuals or teams to improve performance.
  • Fitness instructor. Plan and deliver exercise sessions in gyms or leisure centres.
  • Personal trainer. Design training programmes for individual clients.
  • Leisure centre assistant. Support day-to-day operations at a sports facility.
  • Sports development officer. Promote participation in sport within communities.
  • Exercise referral assistant. Support people using exercise to improve health.

What you could study next

A Level 3 BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science is a stepping stone toward higher study. You could progress to a full BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Sport or Sport and Exercise Science, which opens routes into university. Many learners go on to study a degree in sport science, physiotherapy, or physical education. You could also look at a Level 3 qualification in Personal Training or Fitness Instruction if you want to move into work sooner.

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