Course Guide 2017-18
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LEVEL 3<br />
DIPLOMA IN PHYSICAL<br />
ACTIVITY, FITNESS<br />
& EXERCISE SCIENCE<br />
AGE: 16+ TYPE: FT DURATION: 1—2 YEARS<br />
H<br />
This brand new AIQ course is for you if you are interested in<br />
pursuing a successful career in the active leisure industry. You<br />
will gain a broad base of knowledge and skills to become a<br />
fitness instructor or personal trainer.<br />
UNITS<br />
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Principles of Anatomy, Physiology & Fitness<br />
»»<br />
Planning & Instructing Gym-Based Exercise<br />
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Principles of Customer Care<br />
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Applied Human Biology<br />
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Principles of Nutrition<br />
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Programme Design & Delivery<br />
for Personal Training<br />
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Enterprise & Entrepreneurship<br />
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Marketing Products & Services<br />
»»<br />
Technology in Sport & Exercise<br />
ASSESSMENT METHODS<br />
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Practical assessments<br />
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Written assignments<br />
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Project work<br />
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Exams<br />
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<br />
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Level 2 Diploma at Pass/Merit and GCSE grade A* — D in English<br />
and Maths (or equivalent), or<br />
»»<br />
5 GCSEs A* — D (preferably with English or Maths at grade C), or<br />
»»<br />
Level 1 Diploma at Pass and Level 1 English and Maths<br />
PROGRESSION/WHAT NEXT<br />
Exit at year one:<br />
»»<br />
Progression onto a different Level 3 programme of study<br />
»»<br />
Employment within in the fitness industry as a Fitness Instructor<br />
Exit at year two:<br />
»»<br />
Progression into further Level 3 programmes<br />
to top up the points to progress onto a full degree, or<br />
»»<br />
Progression into HNC/HND programmes<br />
»»<br />
Employment as a personal trainer<br />
LEVEL 3<br />
90 CREDIT/EXTENDED<br />
DIPLOMA IN SPORT &<br />
EXERCISE SCIENCE<br />
AGE: 16+ TYPE: FT DURATION: 1—2 YEARS<br />
H<br />
This course is designed for you if you have a passion for<br />
sport, in particular the scientific principles of the subject.<br />
UNITS<br />
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Nutrition for Sports Performance<br />
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Psychology for Sport & Exercise<br />
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Anatomy & Physiology<br />
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Research Methods<br />
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Research Project for Sport & Exercise<br />
»»<br />
Practical Sport<br />
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Fitness Testing & Training<br />
ASSESSMENT METHODS<br />
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Portfolio<br />
»»<br />
Practical assessments<br />
»»<br />
Written assignments<br />
»»<br />
Project work<br />
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<br />
»»<br />
5 GCSEs grade A*— C (including Maths and English), or<br />
»»<br />
Level 2 Diploma in Sport at Merit/Distinction grade (or<br />
equivalent) and GCSE English & Maths at Grade C<br />
PROGRESSION/WHAT NEXT<br />
»»<br />
Progress onto year 2 for the Extended Diploma<br />
Find out more at wlc.ac.uk/sportsandfitness<br />
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