Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This is a 2-year full-time diploma PLC course in Sport, Exercise, Health, Nutrition, Rehabilitation and Sports Psychology. It offers you the opportunity to study for a diploma in all areas of Sports Science. This course can act as a standalone qualification, or it can act as an access course where it can offer you an excellent opportunity to progress to one of our degree link courses. In some cases, advanced entry may be possible.
So if you want to study for a degree in Physiotherapy, Sports Rehabilitation and Therapy, or Sports Science, completing this Diploma in Sports Science can help you gain direct access to these degree courses.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Subjects Year 1:
Anatomy & Physiology
Biomechanics
Fundamentals of Sport & Exercise Psychology
Injury Prevention
Nutrition
Psychology
Physical Activity, Lifestyle & Health
Professional Skills
Training, Fitness, Testing
Subjects Year 2:
Advanced Nutrition
Exercise Physiology
Psychology for Performance
Research Project
Sport & Exercise for specific groups
Sport Rehabilitation
Technology in sport
Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons.
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Further Research
Career Progression
- Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Sports Leader Performance Developer
- Gym Instructor
- Consultant for Sports Performance
- Personal Trainer
- Exercise, Health & Lifestyle Sports Development Officer
- Leisure Development Officer