Course - BTEC National Diploma in Sports and Exercise Science

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  • Entry requirements
    Who is this course for?
    Young people aged 16-18 who wish to work in the rapidly growing sports and leisure industry
    What do I need to get on the course?
    # Four GCSEs at grade A*-C including science, English and maths, or
    # BTEC First Diploma Sports Science
    # You must have very good communication skills.
  • Academic title
    BTEC National Diploma in Sports and Exercise Science
  • Course description
    What is this course about?
    You are taught by specialist sports science staff and have access to a superb sports science laboratory with the latest equipment. You study anatomy, physiology, sports psychology, nutrition, coaching, fitness appraisal, biomechanics and sports rehabilitation. You can go on to work in the rapidly growing sports and leisure industry or go on to university to study sports science, sports therapy or sports management at degree level.

    What will I study?
    The course includes core sciences, anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology, sports psychology and sports nutrition. You may complete options in coaching, fitness appraisal, biomechanics, sports rehabilitation, sports massage and sports technology.

    It is taught by fitness instructors and sport science professionals with a wide range of experience and qualifications. You will use specialist facilities that are not normally available on college run courses. These include a sport science lab, a new gym featuring weights and aerobic equipment (designed specifically for sport science classes), and access to Saddler s indoor sport hall. You may also be offered summer employment in areas such as life guarding.

    Read about research projects undertaken by BTEC National Sports Science students.

    What can I do after the course?
    You can progress on to sport and exercise related degree courses, such as: sports science, coaching, exercise physiology, physiotherapy, psychology, biomechanics, occupational therapy, strength and conditioning, personal training, clinical physiology or sports nutrition

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