Key Facts
- Starting
8 Sep 2025- Location
- Kingston Hall Road Centre
- Start Date
- Sep 2025
- Level
- Level 3
- Code
- KSS3012CF
BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Sport & Exercise Science (Year 1 of 2 Extended Diploma)
The Foundation Diploma is Year 1 of the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science, it is aimed at learners who want academic experience and who may aspire to apply to university. There is a good balance between coursework and practical work so this course will test your knowledge and skills. Students will also develop critical skills such as teamwork, leadership and communication to support progression into employment or the next level of study. Practical sessions will take place in the colleges industry standard gym and sports hall facilities.
This qualification is equivalent to 1.5 A Levels, which means that when you have finished the course you may choose to go into full time employment. However, the natural progression is onto the Year 2 Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science Programme (with a maximum of 168 UCAS points being available when top grade of D D D* is achieved).
If topping up into year two, most students progress to university to study a range of Sport Science subjects. Recent graduates have secured places in Physical Education, Sports & Exercise Science, Sports Therapy and Physiotherapy at Russell Group universities (Bath, Exeter, Manchester Met, Durham, Nottingham, Southampton, Bristol, Cardiff & Kings).
Limited places, so early application is advised.
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Entry Requirements
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Course Content
The foundation diploma is year one year programme that is equivalent to 1 1/2 A Levels. (It replaces the existing QCF 90 Credit Diploma). The course deals with the scientific themes and concepts of sport and exercise science and aims to provide studies in sport which are directly related to the changing needs of employers in specific areas of the sport science industry.Year 1 - Functional anatomy, Applied sport and exercise psychology, Specialised fitness testing, Coaching for performance and fitness, Applied research methods for sport & exercise Science and an optional unit of the students choice from a range of sport and exercise science topics.
Year 2 - Student will progress onto the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science and choose subjects to suit their chosen career or university pathway.
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Progression Next Steps
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