L3 National Foundation Diploma in Sport & Exercise Science - Full L3

Mode of study

Full Time

Start date

08/09/2025

Entry requirements

A minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 9 - 4 including maths, English and Science or a full Level 2 with a merit profile and grades 9 - 4 in English & maths.

Teaching staff

The sports department at Oaklands boasts an experienced, dedicated and knowledgeable team. All of the staff have experience of lecturing in sport and exercise sciences and other sport-related courses. In addition, we have a number of staff who represent their chosen sport both nationally and internationally, including at the Commonwealth Games and the Winter Olympics.

Course Code

FD3SEA1F/1

Duration

1-Year

Location

St Albans Campus

Awarding body

Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)

Assessment

You will be assessed through a range of internally assessed units (written assignments, presentations, videos, case studies & projects), external assessed units (exam) and synoptic assessments (practicals). .

About the course

The Pearson BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science is intended to be an Applied General qualification. It is for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning, and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment, possibly in the sport and exercise science sector. You will complete the National Foundation Diploma in the first year with the option of progressing to the Extended Diploma in the second year. Successful completion of the Extended Diploma provides UCAS points equivalent to 3 A Levels.

Career options

This qualification is designed to support progression to employment after further study at University. However, it also supports you if you choose to progress directly to employment, as the transferable knowledge, understanding and skills will give you an advantage in applyingfor entry level roles or 'school leaver'industry training programmes and Higher Apprenticeships in areas such as sport and fitness training, coaching, and sports performance research.

Our Sports courses will help you get to the ceiling of your ability and this could be Regional, National or even International level competition. You could also progress to University or into direct employment.

Potential careers:

Sports Professional
Sports Therapist
Sport and Exercise Scientist
Sports Development Officer
Sports Coach, Physiotherapist
Leisure Centre Manager
Leisure Centre Assistant
Outdoor Activities Instructor
Health and Fitness Instructor
Pool/Beach Lifeguard
Personal Trainer
Gym Instructor

Course Content - What will I learn?

You will study content areas such as: 'Applied Research Methods in Sport and Exercise Science 'Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology 'Coaching for Performance and Fitness 'Field and Laboratory-based Fitness Testing 'Functional Anatomy 'Nutrition for Sport and Exercise Performance 'Sport and Exercise Physiology 'Biomechanics in Sport and Exercise Science 'Specialised Fitness Training 'Sports Injury and Assessment 'Technology in Sport and Exercise Science

During the course, there may be opportunities to achieve other qualifications in addition to your main programme and your Functional Skills. These additional qualifications may include drug awareness, first-aid, sport-specific coaching badges and other sport-related qualifications.

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.

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