SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE Level 3 Extended Diploma

Level 3
Further Education
Armagh Campus
Newry Campus
Lurgan Campus
Pearson BTEC

Overview

This course is ideal for applicants who actively wish to progress to higher education to study sport and exercise sciences, physiotherapy, nutrition, biomechanics or sports psychology. The Level 3 Extended Diploma investigates the science behind sports performance, training, health and fitness. The course consists of seven mandatory modules plus a number of specialist modules.

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of proposed entry to the course and have recently been in education to key stage 4 (completion of compulsory education).

Applicants should normally hold the following:

15 points or greater at GCSE, consisting of at least 4 GCSEs at Grade C, or equivalent; OR
BTEC Level 2 First Diploma or equivalent at Pass or above with an overall profile equating to 15 points; OR
NVQ Level 2 (in relevant subject area); OR
Leaving Certificate – a profile equivalent to 12 points (of which 3 subjects must be achieved at Grade C3 or better at Ordinary Level) pre-2017. From 2017 onwards, or entry in 2018, 3 subjects must be achieved at 04 or better at Ordinary Level.

The College will review the qualifications and/or experience held by applicants and will consider whether this profile shows an ability to progress towards a level 3 qualification.

You will be required to purchase and wear a practical sports kit for this course. You will also need to have a good general level of health and fitness to undergo practical classes and assessments through out the course.

Please note in certain circumstances the College may reduce this requirement if it is deemed that the candidate has demonstrated the commitment, understanding and knowledge of the subject.

Applicants who do not possess GCSE English Language at Grade C or higher (or equivalent) must be able to demonstrate as part of their application they can communicate in written and spoken English Language to an acceptable level to succeed in the course. The College reserves the right to refer any applicant to appropriate English Language or Literacy classes until their level of fluency in written and spoken English is sufficient to allow participation in other areas of study.

Attendance at Pre-Entry Advice Sessions (individual or group interviews) is advisable in the selection of candidates in all courses.

Modules include:

Sport and Exercise Physiology.
Functional Anatomy.
Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology.
Field and Lab-Based Fitness Testing.
Coaching for Performance and Fitness.
Specialised Fitness Training.
Technology in Sport and Exercise Science.
Applied Research Methods
Biomechanics.
Sports Massage.
Sports Injury and Assessment.
Nutrition for Sport and Exercise Performance.
Physical Activity for Individual and Group Based Exercise.
Employability Skills - to enhance the opportunity for you to gain employment in the leisure industry you will undertake the Active IQ First Aid at Work.

You will also have the opportunity to attend extra-curricular activities in a variety of sports including Soccer, Rugby, Gaelic and the SRC Sport Academies.

Assessment is through a blend of internally assessed assignments, externally assessed exams and externally assessed synoptic assignments.

On successful completion you can progress to HNC/HNDs, Foundation Degrees or Honours Degrees in Sport and Exercise related areas.

Typical career paths include PE Teaching, Fitness Instructing, Sports Coaching, Sports Development, Physiotherapy, Sports Nutrition and Nursing.

FacultyPRSE@src.ac.uk

Lurgan Campus

Applications are closed

P0194LF
Code

Full Time
Mode of Study

Day
Class Type

2 Years
Duration

17.00
Hours Per Week

01/09/2025
Date

Newry East Campus

Applications are closed

P0195NF
Code

Full Time
Mode of Study

Day
Class Type

2 Years
Duration

17.00
Hours Per Week

01/09/2025
Date

Armagh Campus

Applications are closed

P0193AF
Code

Full Time
Mode of Study

Day
Class Type

2 Years
Duration

17.00
Hours Per Week

01/09/2025
Date

Armagh Campus

Applications are closed

P0193AF
Code

Full Time
Mode of Study

Day
Class Type

2 Years
Duration

17.00
Hours Per Week

31/08/2026
Date

Lurgan Campus

Applications are closed

P0194LF
Code

Full Time
Mode of Study

Day
Class Type

2 Years
Duration

17.00
Hours Per Week

31/08/2026
Date

Newry East Campus

Applications are closed

P0195NF
Code

Full Time
Mode of Study

Day
Class Type

2 Years
Duration

17.00
Hours Per Week

31/08/2026
Date

6 Available Sessions

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