SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
Do you have an interest in sport, exercise and physical activity? Or perhaps you’re curious about how science can enhance human performance or its impact on sports teams’ performance on the big screen? If so, this course could be for you.
COURSE AT A GLANCE
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
You must achieve a minimum of five GCSEs or equivalent qualifications at grades 4–9. These must include English Language and other supporting subjects. You also need a grade 3 or above in Maths, English Literature and Science.
Extra entry requirements: Grade 4/4 in Combined Science and at least one Grade 5 or above in an essay-based subject. Priority will be given to students with a grade 4 in
GCSE Maths.
Please note: entry criteria could be subject to change due to the government's Review of Qualifications Reform programme.
QUALIFICATION TYPE: BTEC Extended Diploma
EXAM BOARD: Pearson
LENGTH: 2 Years
This course is the equivalent to studying three A Levels.
WHAT YOU'LL STUDY
You’ll study an innovative and research-led curriculum in a range of world-class facilities. You’ll have access to some of the world’s best sporting facilities, including: the Manchester Institute of Health and Performance, the National Squash Centre, the National Cycling Centre, Etihad Campus, and the East Manchester Leisure Centre.
Units include: functional anatomy; sports nutrition; applied sport and exercise psychology; field and laboratory fitness testing; and sports coaching.
HOW YOU'LL STUDY
Through engaging lessons, sport science laboratory visits and conducting your own exercise research and performance analysis. You will gain skills to prepare for exercise testing, data handling and analysis of assessment methods in sport and exercise. You will also explore all components of consultation, assessment and sports massage, in order to safely and effectively plan and conduct a treatment plan for sports performers.
ASSESSMENT
You will complete numerous units across the two years you study on the course. You will be assessed through a range of methods, including practical and theoretical-based assessments and presentations.
CAREERS AND DESTINATIONS
The majority of students go onto higher education studying subjects such as Sport Science, Sports Rehabilitation, Sports Therapy and Sports Psychology. You'll gain transferable skills which will open up a lot of subjects at undergraduate level, as well as a number of career pathways.
ENHANCE THIS COURSE THROUGH FOOTBALL
If football is your passion, we have the optional opportunity for you to develop your skills alongside your studies. Students studying either one of our sport courses can join our CITC Football Pathway, our specialist football training and development programme which is delivered by our partners City in the Community (CITC).
Please note that there are limited places on the CITC Pathway, so we are unable to offer all Sport students this opportunity. Priority will be given to students meeting the Priority Application deadline. Predicted grades, school references and performance at interview will all be taken into account when offering places on this pathway.
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SPORT IN THE COMMUNITY PATHWAY
Students studying BTEC Sport & Exercise Science will be able to register for our new Sport in the Community Pathway.
By registering for this pathway, you’ll be given a guaranteed interview and employment trial with GLL – one of Manchester’s biggest employers in the sport and leisure industry.
Your employment with them can run throughout your time at Connell and beyond into university or full time employment. As a national company you will have the opportunity to work for them wherever you choose to go in the future too