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Free Level 3 Sport Course in Chatteris. Classes run at Cromwell Community College, full-time during the day.
The course combines academic study with practical work. You'll explore how the body responds to exercise, the science behind athletic performance, and the psychological factors that affect sport. Units cover anatomy and physiology, sports psychology, fitness training, and performance analysis. The course takes two years to complete.
You'll need a GCSE grade 5 in physical education or sports studies to apply. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma in Sport.
Are you interested in sport, fitness and understanding what makes the human body perform at its best? Do you want to discover how athletes train, how the body responds to exercise and how science can be used to improve performance?
The BTEC National Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science combines academic study with practical application, giving you the opportunity to explore the science behind sport and physical activity. You will investigate how the body works, how psychological factors influence performance and how scientific principles can be used to develop athletes and improve fitness.
This is a challenging and rewarding qualification for students who want to develop their scientific knowledge, analytical skills and understanding of the sporting world. Equivalent in size to two A Levels, it can form a key part of your sixth form programme and support progression to university and careers in sport, exercise and related fields.
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