This course starts in September 2024 and will be completed in two years.
The Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport Science and Physiotherapy is aimed at learners who want academic experience and who are aspiring to apply to university. This course is more theory based and is ideal for the student who excels in sciences. Most students progress to university to study a range of subjects such as sports therapy, physiotherapy, sports and exercise science and physical education.
The programme consists of lectures, practical sports and coaching activities. You will be required to participate in oral presentations, field trips/residential, visits, tutorials, individual research and group work. In addition to general class work, you will be expected to use a range of textbooks for research purposes, as well as the IT facilities in the Learning Resource Centre. There will also be a variety of opportunities for you to gain additional qualifications including coaching and fitness instructing awards. You will also be encouraged to take part in College sports teams and recreational sporting activities within the structured College programme. The programme covers 18 units over a two year period.
Year One
Year Two
You will also be given the opportunity to obtain Functional Skills qualifications in ICT, English and/or Maths at an appropriate level.
Assessment will occur continually throughout the programme. You will have unit assignments to complete and will be assessed on your practical and coaching ability. You will also have time-constrained assignments as well as oral presentations. You are also required to undertake externally set and moderated assignments which will compromise a number of written tasks. Each individual unit and the full award are graded at pass, merit or distinction level.
All Sport and Public Services students will be expected to wear a Barnsley Sports Academy (BSA) hooded top* and polo shirt*, along with dark tracksuit bottoms and sports trainers. During practical sessions, kit will consist of a Barnsley Sports Academy t-shirt*, dark shorts and sports trainers. Non-regulation clothing/footwear is not permitted. Students will also require ring-binders, writing materials, paper/stationery and core textbooks.
Barnsley Sports Academy clothing marked with an asterisk(*) can be purchased from the Sports Centre Reception.
Honeywell Sports campus
Honeywell Lane
Barnsley
S75 1BP
This qualification is designed to enable candidates to progress in Higher Education. Alternatively, you may wish to enter employment within the sports industry.
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Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.
For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk
Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, Honeywell Sports Village where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates. You don’t have to be studying sport to get involved in the Sports Academy.
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Please contact them on +44 (0)1226 216 769.
Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.