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.
Mode of study
Full Time
Start date
02/09/2027
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
2-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).
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About the course
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:
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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?
'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
Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.
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).
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