Extended Diploma in Sport (Advanced) - Level 3
Overview
As the ideal qualification for anyone considering a career in, sports science, sport therapy, PE teaching or any other sport-industry related careers, this course is a great way to kick-start your journey.
On the course, you will explore a wide range of topics including anatomy and physiology, fitness training and programming, sports therapy and much more.
Lessons are delivered in the classroom and off-site where you have the opportunity to use professional facilities to run practical projects that directly link to sports theory. This includes planning and leading sports coaching sessions across the local community and the college.
At the end of the course, you will have the skills, knowledge and confidence to either progress onto university, start an apprenticeship or seek employment.
Start dates and fees
| Start Date | Code | Annual Fee | Actions |
| Sep 2025 | 1658A1678 | FREE | Apply |
What will I study?
Year 1
- Anatomy and physiology
- Fitness training and programming
- Professional development in the sports industry
- Practical sports performance
- Sports leadership
- Coaching for performance
- Sport psychology.
Year 2
- Investigating business in sport and the active leisure industry
- Exercise, health and lifestyle
- Application of fitness testing
- Research methods in sport
- Development and provision of sport and physical activity
- Sports massage
- Sports injury management.
Work placement
During the course you will also be required to undertake a minimum of 20 hours of work placement in an area linked to your career aspirations.
Entry requirements
- This course is only available to 16-18 year olds.
- Four GCSEs at grade 4-9 including English Language and Maths
OR
- Successful completion of a relevant Level 2 course plus GCSE grades 4-9 in English Language and Maths.
If you are not studying a traditional GCSE programme, we accept alternative qualifications like Functional Skills and vocational courses. If you are not planning on sitting GCSE exams, we can also support you with completing an English Language and Maths assessment. Please contact our admissions team for further details:
Study programmes - essential skills for employment
If you’re aged 16-18 (or 19-25 with an EHC Plan), we want to make sure you have the best possible chances of landing an awesome job once you finish college.
Therefore, if you do not have GCSE grade 4-9 in either English Language or Maths, you will study one or both of these courses alongside your full-time study programme. If you do have GCSE grade 4-9 in English Language and Maths then you will not be required to undertake these subjects. By doing so, you'll be building a stronger set of skills that will significantly boost your employability in the future.
Think of it as a chance to supercharge your knowledge and abilities. You'll be equipped with the tools necessary to tackle the world beyond college with confidence. Plus, we'll be right here to support you every step of the way.
How long is the course?
Two years.
What can I progress onto?
*As we are a partner college of Nottingham Trent University (NTU), you may qualify for various benefits should you choose to apply to NTU after completing your college course. This could include a Progress NTU offer, where you would receive an offer one grade below their standard offer. For instance, a typical offer for one of their courses might require 128 UCAS tariff points. With Progress NTU, your requirements would be 120 UCAS tariff points. For further details, please call us on 0808 100 3626 or discover more about this benefit here.