BTEC Level 3 Sport and Exercise Science (Triple)

What will you study and other information about BTEC Level 3 Sport and Exercise Science (triple)

• What will I study?

  On this course you will study a number of units, some are highlighted in more detail below: Biomechanics in Sport and Exercise Science – port analysis software.

  • Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology – Looking into the minds of athletes, exploring theories of personalities, aggression and motivation.
  • Functional Anatomy – The most Biological unit of the course, here you will explore the human body looking at key areas such are The Cardiovascular and Respiratory system and how they respond and adapt to exercise.
  • Sport and Exercise Physiology – After mastering the anatomy of the human body you will learn practically how the body responds to acute exercise and adapts long term.
  • Sports Massage – Exploring the causes of injuries and the common injuries within sports. You will learn and demonstrate common treatments for injuries with the opportunity to achieve a first-aid qualification. This hands-on unit will teach you the basics of injury prevention and recovery through massage.
  • Field and Laboratory-based Fitness Testing – Taking on the role of a Sports Scientist or Health Practitioner you will need to accurately conduct anthropometric and fitness assessment protocols that establish body composition and density under scientific conditions and interpret the results.
  • Sports Injury Management – This unit links closely with sports massage and is a great combination for any student who wishes to pursue a career in Sports Rehabilitation or Physiotherapy.
  • Sports Nutrition – This unit looks closely at the components of the diet, how to manage an athlete’s diet programme for enhancing physical performance and how hydration plays an influential role in the performance of all athletes.
  • Technology in Sport – Here you will look closely at the current and up and coming technology in sport and how it is used to enhance competition, safety and athletes performance. This will be linked with trips to the local universities to see the technology in use.
• Equipment and Financial contributions

  A range of textbooks and other relevant publications are available in the FYi or departmental resource area. Subscription to appropriate periodicals is also available through the department. There are also a range of revision guides available through Amazon and students will be directed to these once on the course/ appropriate unit(s)

  There are day visits included as part of the course in which students are encouraged to participate. These may incur a cost to cover transport and entrance to the visited organisation. In total, the estimated cost of these essential visits over the two years of the course will be approximately £100. There may be other desirable educational visits that students can access during the two-year course.

  Any student undertaking work experience with young children or vulnerable adults may need a DBS check to go out on a work placement. The cost of the DBS check is currently £38. Payment is made when students bring in the completed DBS form and evidence of identity to the Student Finance Office.

  Students will be expected to purchase a Blackpool Sixth sports kit, polo shirt and training top to be worn during practical sessions, leadership activities and work experience, an approximate cost £45. (essential bundle) 

• Field trips, projects and employability opportunities

  You will visit a number of local universities where you will use the latest sports science equipment as part of your studies, getting familiar with the equipment and experimental procedures that can be used in the industry and university straight after college. We have strong links with Blackpool FC, Fleetwood FC and Fylde Rugby Club as well as local sports centres and coaches. Students on this course also have the opportunity to take an additional qualification in sports leadership (Community Sports Leaders).