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Sport (Academies)

Diploma (Academies) Level 3

Study mode Full time
Location Moulton
Level Level 3
Start date Sept 2025
Duration 2 years

This qualification is slightly smaller version of the Extended Diploma in Sport, and is equivalent to two A-Levels instead of three.

This version of the qualification will allow students to retake their GCSEs in English and/or Maths if they have not yet achieved a grade 4 or above.

You will still study a wide range of sport subjects including subjects such as Anatomy and Physiology, Sports Coaching and Practical Sports Performance.

The breadth of content in this qualification allows learners to widen their opportunities to progress to a number of different higher education courses and sport careers.

To complement your sports studies, we also run sports academies including athletics, basketball, cricket, football and rugby.

These are run in partnership with some fantastic organisations including Rushden & Diamonds Football Club, Titans Basketball Club, Northampton County Cricket Club and Coventry Rugby Club.

Academy members can access high quality coaching sessions, and work experience, with a nationally recognised vocational qualification achieved at the end of the course.

You will learn about a variety of different sport subjects with units changing every four to five months.

The current structure of the course is:

Year 1

  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Fitness Training and Programming
  • Sports Leadership
  • Practical Sports Performance
  • Professional Development in the Sports Industry

Year 2

  • Investigating Business in Sport and the Active Leisure Industry
  • Skill Acquisition in Sport
  • Rules, Regulations and Officiating in Sport
  • Application of Fitness Testing
  • Sports Event Organisation

Our Sports Academies will help you to fulfil your sporting ambitions alongside your studies Available to all students studying a relevant course in Sport, our academies provide sport specific coaching sessions to share essential skills and knowledge and help raise your skills to another level.

The sessions cover strength and conditioning, and you’ll be given access to the college physiotherapist, and in-house sports massage clinic.

As part of the academy, you will also undertake commercial work experience and learn and develop the skills you need to excel as a sports professional.

You will be required to buy sports clothing and shoes for this course. Moulton branded kit can also be brought.

Click here to find out more about the required sports kit.

This is a full time course taking place on three days per week from 9am - 4:30pm. There will be a mix of practical and theoretical work which are split into 1 hour - 2 hour lessons.

If you are part of our sports academies further training and game-play will also be a part of your timetable.

Assessments for our sports studies courses vary depending on your level of study.

Expect everything from written work and practical tests, to presentations and work-based learning assessments.

Your course could also include end-of-year exams, research projects and laboratory reports

To join one of our sports academies you need to show determination, commitment and a desire to improve your talent and skills alongside completing your existing studies.

You don’t need to be an exceptional athlete to be considered for a sports academy, however trials may be necessary for entry into some.

In addition you must also satisfy the entry requirements of your main course qualification:

  • Level 3 Diploma: four GCSEs at grade 4 or above.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma: four GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and maths.

The facilities you'll be using

No other college in the UK can rival the purpose built facilities we have at Moulton College.