Sport

Diploma Level 3

Study mode Full time

Location Moulton

Level Level 3

Start date Sept 2025

Duration 2 years

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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.

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

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.

Practical assessments
Externally assessed Exams
Written coursework and workbooks
Presentations

You may go on to a career in Coaching, Teaching or Sports Therapy. There are excellent opportunities for progression to a wide variety of sports courses at university, or you could complete an apprenticeship.

Four GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C), a relevant Level 2 Diploma in Sport or an apprenticeship qualification. In addition, students must have at least a grade 4 or above in either Maths or English.