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Sport, Physical Activity and Exercise Science
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport Science
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Overview
Equivalent to 3 A-Levels, this course contains a blend of academic skills and opportunities for you to acquire a range of practical and personal skills. Over the full duration of the course, you will experience a range of exciting units that will stretch and challenge you to expand your theoretical knowledge, and support you in realising your future career aspirations.
On this course you will experience a range of assessment methods designed for you to showcase your progression which include practical observed assessments, assignments, eBooks, audio recordings, and group/individual presentations.
You will have exciting opportunities to learn with technology and different applications to prepare you for your progression choices. You will learn in different learning environments including the Kingsway Fitness Suite, Sports Studio, The PODS, Confidence Course, and Multi-Use Games Area.
How you’ll learn
Units you may study include:
Year 1:
- Exercise, health and lifestyle
- Preparing for a career in sport and physical activity
- Sports coaching
- Fitness testing for sport and exercise
- Principles of anatomy and physiology
- Instructing physical activity and exercise
- Fitness training and programming
- Practical team sports
- Sports injuries
Year 2:
- Sport and exercise massage
- The physiology of fitness
- Analysis of sports performance
- Sports nutrition
- Leadership in sport
- Psychology of sports performance
- Strength and conditioning
- Laboratory and field based experiment methods
Entry and progression
What you need and where it leads
- Entry requirements
- This course Level 3
- Further study
Entry requirements
Grade 4 in maths & English at GCSE.
Not sure you meet these? Talk to us and we will help you find the right starting point.
- Level 6 BSc (Hons) Sport, Health and Coaching Science At University Campus North Lincolnshire 48 UCAS points
- Level 6 BSc (Hons) Sport, Health and Exercise Science At University Campus Doncaster 48 UCAS points
- Level 6 BA (Hons) Physical Education and Sport Coaching At University Campus Doncaster 48 UCAS points
Careers it can lead to
- Sports and Leisure Assistants £12.60 an hour
- Fitness and Wellbeing Instructors £15.49 an hour
- Sports Players £18.44 an hour
- Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials £16.64 an hour
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- Leisure and Travel Service Occupations £23,700 a year
With further study or experience
- Leisure and Sports Managers and Proprietors £31,800 a year
Typical pay is the UK median for each job (Lightcast, October 2026).
Life on the course
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Student Voice
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“The staff in particular at North Lindsey were second to none. They instilled a positive mindset within me and pushed me towards greater things. They played a huge part with who I am today and have certainly contributed to where I am today, loving life in the military and on track to achieve my career goals.
For parents and carers
Supporting your child’s journey
A Friendly, Welcoming Place
Students are often surprised by how friendly and welcoming college is. It's a supportive community where they'll build genuine friendships and feel part of something.
About student lifeLearning Support
If your child has additional learning needs, our support team works with them from day one. Adjustments are put in place early so they can get the most out of their course.
About learning supportGCSE Support Built In
If your child needs to resit GCSE English or Maths, it's built into the timetable, not bolted on as an extra. They'll get structured support alongside their main course.
Learn moreQualifications That Count
These are nationally recognised qualifications with real academic weight. Your child will develop practical skills and knowledge that employers and universities genuinely value.
Your next step
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What happens after you apply
1
You apply
Apply online and you’ll get a confirmation email.
2
You meet your tutor
We’ll invite you to an interview to talk through the course and your plans, and make sure it’s right for you.
3
You get an offer
We’ll email you a conditional or unconditional offer.
4
You get ready to start
Come to a taster session in the summer, then enrol in August, bringing your results.