Sport and Exercise Science

This course combines the examinable, written and practical elements of Sport and Exercise Sciences through the study of 13 elements over two years. This is equivalent to three A Levels. You will be given the opportunity to learn about Sport and Exercise Sciences in a practical and applied environment, while potential selection into one of our Sports Academies will allow you to combine your academic studies with improving your sporting performance.

On this course you will:

• Study a variety of units including, Applied Sports and Exercise Psychology, Functional Anatomy, Coaching for Performance and Fitness and Sports Injury and assessment
• Be taught in many ways including realistic vocational situations and activities

This course not only has exciting theoretical elements to it, but also some practical parts as well, including Specialised Fitness Training, Coaching for Performance and Fitness and Sports Massage.

You may also have the opportunity to study additional options, for example, Active IQ Level 2 – Fitness Instructor qualification.

Over the course of the 2 years, there are four externally assess units:

• Functional Anatomy (1.5 hours)
• Sport and Exercise Psychology (3 hours)
• Sport and Exercise Physiology (1.5 hours)
• Nutrition for Sport and Exercise (3 hours)

The rest of the course will be assessed internally through written assignments, presentations or practical assessments in the following units: Biomechanics in Sport and Exercise, Coaching for Performance and Fitness, Applied Research Methods, Sports Massage, Research Project, Fitness Testing, Fitness Training, Physical Activity for Individual and Group-Based Exercise and Sports Injury and Assessment.

This course is ideal if you have aspirations of learning more about a career in the sports industry, want to prepare yourself for a university level pathway in sport or are passionate about sport and exercise sciences.

Next steps: After completing this course, you will be ideally suited to progress on to Higher Technical Education level such as a Foundation Degree in Coaching and Fitness or Sports Therapy at Exeter College or a relevant degree at another university. If you prefer, you can move straight on to a career in professional sport or any part of the Sport and Fitness industry.

This course is studied on its own and cannot be combined with other courses.

You will need five GCSEs at grade 4 (or above) and above, including Maths and English Language. GCSE grade 5 (or above) is also required in Science and PE (if taken).

Victoria House is the main building used by the Faculty of Sport and Physical Education for the delivery of your programme of study. You will also have access to Central Fitness gym, Sports Hall, Exwick Pavilion and all other aspects of the faculty’s provision.

Optional textbooks £50 approx.
You will need to supply your own stationery
Potential additional visits