Sport
Level 3 - Sport, Fitness and Personal Training
- Academic Year: 25/26
- College 16+
- International
- Crewe Campus
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Classroom Vocational Programme
How to apply
The Course
This course will help you discover the science behind sport and prepare you for a career in the fitness industry, or for a range of degree courses. The course consists of core modules covering the essentials of sports science, and you’ll also study additional modules that will equip you with knowledge in a variety of subjects. The six core modules are:
- Anatomy for Sport and Exercise
- Sport and Exercise Physiology
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Research Methods for Sport and Exercise Sciences
- A research project
- Sports Biomechanics in Action
In addition to this you’ll learn about fitness testing, sports and exercise massage, sports nutrition and sports coaching, as well as getting plenty of practical work experience.
Upon successful completion of the first year of the course, you will be
awarded a BTEC 90 Credit Diploma in the subject.
Typically you will need 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including a 4/3 (C/D) combination for maths and English.
Students who are successful have the option of progressing to study
further at university. Students could gain employment in hotel/health and
fitness centres, fitness clubs, fitness instruction or coaching. Careers in any
branch of the forces or emergency services are also possible.
