Part-Time Course Guide
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Sport and Exercise Science (Level 3 Extended Diploma)
Pearson BTEC
Sport
Available Sessions
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CourseCampusTypeStart DateFees
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Course: Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma Sport and Exercise ScienceCampus: Strand RoadType: Full TimeStart Date: 01/09/2025Fees:
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Course: Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma Sport and Exercise ScienceCampus: LimavadyType: Full TimeStart Date: 01/09/2025Fees:
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Course Offering
- Site location Limavady Main St Strand Road
Course Modules
- Specialised Fitness Training
- Applied Sports Psychology
- Coaching for Performance & Fitness
- Functional Anatomy
- Applied Research Methods
- Sports Injury & Assessment
- Sports Nutrition
- Specialised Fitness Testing
- Sport and Exercise Physiology
- Field and Laboratory Based Fitness Testing
- Nutrition for Sport and Exercise Performance
- Sociocultural Issues in Sport and Exercise
- Applied Research Methods in Sport and Exercise Science
- Physical Activity for Individual and Group-based Exercise
- Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Biomechanics in Sport and Exercise Science
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
4 GCSEs (Grade C or above) OR Level 2 DiplomaROI Requirements
4 OLCs (Grade O5 or above) OR Leaving Cert Applied - Merit, OR Level 2 DiplomaAdditional Requirements Prior to Entry
Attendance at Information Session
Work Placement
In year 2 of the course, we offer the opportunity to complete an international project to a European country. Previous destinations included Malta and Malaga.
What's Next?
Further Study
This qualification enables progression to a variety of degree programmes including: - BSc (Hons) Sport Studies, BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Sciences and BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy at Ulster University, Jordanstown; - BSc (Hons) in Sport, Physical Activity and Health, and BSc (Hons) in Nursing at Ulster University, Magee. Past students have progressed to our Level 5 Foundation Degree in Sport, Exercise and Fitness, and degree programmes in universities in Belfast, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Others have progressed to degrees in institutes of technology in the Republic of Ireland including the BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise at Letterkenny Institute of Technology. Alternatively, successful students who gain extra qualifications in addition to studying Level 3 Sport and Exercise Science may wish to progress to employment. These extra qualifications include coaching awards through the college’s Coach Education Programme and also the YMCA Level 2 Fitness Instructor and Level 3 Personal Trainer.Career Prospects
Past students have gone on to successful careers as physiotherapists, PE teachers, nursing, occupational therapy, lecturers in sport,sport scientists, sport development officers, fitness club managers, sports therapists, performance analysts, coaches, health promotion officers and self-employment.Enquiry
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I’m a Team Lead in the Operations department at Payscape and I completed this course as part of my professional development. I really enjoyed it, the online format made it easy to fit around work. The sessions were helpful and relevant to my role. I’d recommend it to anyone pursuing leadership and management qualifications.Anna Borland (Leadership & Management) -
I wanted better job opportunities and the Access course gave me the pathway towards the career I’ve always dreamed of. It was quite daunting returning to college but I found all the staff at Strabane campus really helpful and friendly. They made the experience so enjoyable.Elaine Mythen (Health & Welfare)