Sport and Exercise Sciences:
Extended Diploma

The Level 3 Extended Diploma is designed to provide highly specialist work related qualification in the field of sport, fitness and leisure.  It provides learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills that they need to prepare for employment and progression into higher education.

The Extended Diploma is a full time specialist course that is broadly equivalent to 3 A Levels.  The qualification consists of 6 mandatory units plus 12 optional units.  Learners will study units such as Sport and Exercise Physiology, Sport Psychology, Fitness Testing, Sports Massage, Sports Nutrition, Performance Analysis and Sports Coaching.  Prospective learners must have a strong interest in sport but need not perform at a high standard.

The qualification is assessed entirely through coursework; there are no exams.  Learners will be required to work as individuals and in small groups to provide evidence of their understanding and skills.  Coursework is designed to target individual learning needs; the course offers excellent individual support provided through differentiated resources and activities.

The course has been developed in the sport and active leisure sector to:

• give full-time learners the opportunity to enter employment in the sport and active leisure sector or to progress to higher educational qualifications
• Give learners the opportunity to develop a range of techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.
• Provide education and training for sport, leisure and recreation employees

The Extended Diploma is designed to combine seamlessly with The HENLEY College Sports Development Programme.  Participation in this programme is actively encouraged.

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