Level 3 Sport and Exercise

Course Overview

The full time Foundation Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science course at Nescot is a one year course aimed at students with an interest in the application of scientific principles to the promotion, maintenance and enhancement of sport and exercise related performance.

The course contains a mixture of theoretical lessons in classrooms and science laboratories and practical sessions in the sports hall, fitness centre, college fields and local sports centres.

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Entry Requirements

New Students

You will require 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English, Maths and PE or Science*.

*The College reserves the right to ask for a school reference if required.

Progressing Students

Students who have gained English and maths at grade 4 and a Level 2 First Extended Certificate at Distinction grade with all exams passed may also apply. They must have a reference from their current tutor detailing good attendance above 85%, behaviour and attitude.

What the course covers

Throughout the course students will undertake scientific units including biomechanics, applied sport and exercise physiology. These units will be combined with fitness testing, fitness for training and other sports science related subjects. Learning will take place through lectures, group work, debates, group discussions and practical sports sessions.

Staff aim to ensure they maximise students’ chances of either gaining employment in the health and fitness industry in the future or progressing to University to typically study sports science, sports therapy/rehabilitation or other related degrees by progression to the Extended Diploma. Recent students from the sports department have gained places at Portsmouth, Bournemouth, St Mary’s and Bath University amongst others.

Subject to interest, students will have the opportunity to complete a host of additional qualifications during the two-year course, including CYQ Certificate in Fitness Instructing and other industry led courses. <

Work Experience is a part of this course, the hours and dates will be determined by the course tutor. Work experience can be up to a maximum of two weeks on an external placement, you are encouraged to source your own placement with support from your course tutor. Where external placements are not possible you will be expected to take part in simulated work experience organised by the college.

Fees and funding

Please note:

• Students aged 16 to 18, or those aged 16 to 24 who have a valid EHCP, and are studying Further Education courses are not charged course fees.
• For more information about financial support, please click here.

You will be provided with all the basic resources and materials needed for your programme. Some additional fees are required to cover the cost of trips made to outdoor activity centres and activities required to take place to gain criteria to pass this course.

You will have to pay for the following:
‚ Skern Lodge Outdoor Activity Centre : residential trip – £270
‚ Sports department polo shirt – £10
‚ Books – approximately £30