Sport and Exercise Science
LEVEL 3 EXTENDED CERTIFICATE
This course is equivalent to one A Level and is taken as part of an A Level programme.
This course will continue to provide you with the theoretical knowledge and practical experience to work with athletes and exercise professionals. The course is ideal if you are planning to progress onto higher education to complete higher sport related qualifications. Potential students must demonstrate self-motivation, enthusiasm and a genuine commitment to improve their academic and practical skills in sport. There are also opportunities to participate in the Sports Leadership Academy
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Key topics
anatomy and physiology
practical sports performance
fitness training
professional development
You will
develop communication skills and leadership qualities through organising sports events
study theoretical aspects of sports performance
plan, implement and evaluate fitness training programmes
+ Entry requirements
A minimum of 5 GCSEs (average score of 4)
These must include:
- English Language at grade 4
- Maths at grade 4
- Science at grade 4/4
+ Assessment
Assessment methods include:
- Coursework
- Exams
+ What can I study with this course?
This course can be taken as part of an A Level programme.
We recommend that students choose three A Levels or a combination of Level 3 Extended Certificates and A Levels. Depending on your GCSE grades and long-term destination, some students may be able to take up to four A Levels.
If you are planning on progressing to university, the majority of university courses do not require specific subjects. Most universities prefer that you are able to demonstrate skills and competance via the successful completetion of related courses. Therefore we recommend that the most important thing when choosing course combinations is that you choose a range of subjects that your enjoy and excel in.
We do not recommend that your take two courses that are similar to each other in content.
Some courses and universities require that you take specific A Levels for entry onto their courses. Please visit: UCAS.com and explore individual university entry requirements for more information.
If you are planning on studying Medicine, Veterinary Science, Dentistry or other competitive science based courses, most universities require you to take Biology, Chemistry and either Maths, Statistics or Physics.
If you want more information on choosing your A Levels, please speak to your schools career advisor or chat to us at any of our careers or open day events.
+ Why study at NewVIc
Work with prominent sports organisation and travel organisations. Combine practical and academic understanding to help you succeed in the sports, travel, tourism or hospitality sector.
Leisure, Tourism and Sports is a diverse range of subjects which looks at a broad range of topics including health, enterprise, hospitality and management.
Unique links and partnerships
- University of East London
- London Southbank University
- Virgin Sport
- Newham Active
- Swissport Stansted
Expert practitioners
Various members of the Leisure, Tourism and Sports teams have played to a competitive level in selective sports, there is even an ex-footballer within the sports team. Staff also have extensive experience working in the aviation industry.
The Leisure, Tourism and Sports team are leading the way in pioneering the use of technology in the classroom and have been working with Google to make teaching and assessment more interactive.
Outside of college, many members of the Leisure, Tourism and Sports team are involved in volunteering and love to travel around the world to learn more about different aspects of tourism.
+ How we support you
Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college.
We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.
Our specialist teams can help with:
- Learning difficulties
- Physical and sensory disabilities
- Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, Aspergers or other specific learning difficulties
- Mental health, counselling and wellbeing
- Exam access arrangements
- Money, finance and bursary advice
- Careers advice, job and university applications
+ Next steps
This course can lead to a broad range of degrees in sport and exercise science, sports coaching and teaching. Taking part in our Leadership Programme will give you coaching qualifications that will equip you to coach a range of sports.
+ Top universities for Sport Science
The Complete University Guide give university rankings each year. If you are planning on progressing to university, find out which universities are ranked most highly for Sport Science.