Sports Science - Level 3

If you wish to pursue a career in the Sport and Active Leisure industry, specifically within Sport Science, this course is for you.

The course will incorporate both theory and practical knowledge to a high challenging academic level, allowing for progression to university if you desire.

Alongside the main qualification you will develop other employment and personal development skills ready for the world of work. You also have opportunities to join sports academies, sports teams, sports clubs, contribute to sports events and be rewarded for volunteering through our step in to sport programme.

Within this programme we work closely with a number of HE partners to allow you the opportunity to see your next step & develop skills assisting you with your transition to HE.

You will work towards achieving the following units:

Year 1

• Functional Anatomy

• Applied Sport & Exercise Psychology

• Coaching for Performance & Fitness

• Biomechanics in Sport & Exercise Science

• Specialised Fitness Training

• Physical Activity for Individual & Group Based Exercise

• Sport & Exercise Physiology

• Nutrition for Sport & Exercise Performance

Our sports courses are run at our specialist Sports Campus at Alive Lynnsport, near to the King's Lynn campus.

This course is assessed through external assessments, written assignments, practical observations, presentations, professional discussions, VIVAs and professionally produced literature e.g. posters, leaflets, handbooks.

Each module has its own assessment method(s) which can be made up from those listed above. Each module must be passed to pass the course.

How many UCAS points will I achieve on this course?

Our level 3 vocational courses qualify for UCAS tariff points to apply for university in the same way as A-Levels. This course is an extended diploma which is delivered over two years and you could achieve up to 168 UCAS points (which is equivalent to three A* grades at A-Level).

BTEC extended diplomas are graded as a pass, merit, distinction or distinction star (with distinction star being the highest grade) with the overall grade being a combination of three grades which represent an aggregation of your performance on mandatory and optional units on the course.

The following table gives some examples on the amount of UCAS points you can achieve on a BTEC extended diploma:

| BTEC grade | UCAS Points |
| --- | --- |
| 3x D| 168 |
| 2x D, D| 160 |
| D*DD | 152 |
| DDD | 144 |
| DDM | 128 |
| DMM | 112 |
| MMM | 96 |
| MMP | 80 |
| MPP | 64 |
| PPP | 48 |

Depending on your circumstances, you may study a smaller qualification, such as a subsidiary diploma (for example, if you only complete one year) or general diploma which may carry less UCAS tariff points.

You can find more details and examples on the UCAS tariff points calculator here.

You will need:

• 5 or more GCSEs at grade 4 or higher including English, maths and science.

Or:

• A relevant Level 2 qualification to Merit grade with good attendance and progress reviews

You will be invited to an information session to help us ensure the course is right for you.