Level 3 Sport & Exercise Sciences

Vocational • Level 3

Level 3 Sport & Exercise Sciences

Vocational • Level 3

Type of LearningSchool Leaver

Course CodeA2115

Study ModeFull Time

Duration2 years

CostQuestion tooltip iconFree

Awarded ByPearson

Location Burnley College

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About the course

Do you want to pursue a career in Sport and Exercise Science, working behind the scenes directly with athletes? There is a primary focus on the physiological basis of the human body, the psychology behind performance and the ability to carry out an individual project. Develop your self-confidence and practical scientific knowledge, being exposed to client-based scenarios and athlete care. You receive a broad range of the sport and exercise industries such as Sport Psychology, Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, Fitness Testing, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Exercise Physiology and Sports Nutrition. 


Type of LearningSchool Leaver

Course CodeA2115

Study ModeFull Time

Duration2 years

CostQuestion tooltip iconFree

Awarded ByPearson

Location Burnley College

Start Date/s

02/09/2026

Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above including English, Mathematics and Science or a relevant Level 2 qualification.

Modules

Year 1: 

Functional Anatomy 

Applied Psychology 

Research Methods 

Coaching for Performance and Fitness 

Biomechanics 

Specialised Fitness Training 

 

Year 2: 

Physiology 

Nutrition 

Field and Laboratory-Based Fitness Testing 

Research Project 

Technology in Sport 

Sports Injury and Rehabilitation 

Sport Massage 

Assessment

4 out of the 13 units are externally assessed exams. The remaining 9 are internally assessed coursework units, through a mixture of theory-based reports, practical application, presentation and research projects 

Careers & Progression

This course provides the experience and knowledge to progress onto university study and careers as a Physiotherapist, Rehabilitation Consultant, Sports Psychologist, Sports Scientist, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Podiatrist, Nutritionist and Sports Therapist.

Additional Details

Enrichment Activities

Take part in weekly practical sporting activity, join the differing Burnley College Sports Academies, regular industry guest speakers and visits to the English Institute of Sport, Manchester Velodrome, Rock and River Outdoor Educational Centre, Chill Factore in Manchester and annual trip to Sweden to take part in the Gothia World Youth Cup Tournament, and Club La Santa in Lanzarote for a warm weather training camp. 

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