Sport and Exercise Science
About this course
The NCFE Level 3 Sport and Exercise Science course develops scientific knowledge and applied skills across exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, psychology, nutrition, and performance analysis. Learners gain insight into how scientific principles underpin athletic performance, health, training, and movement, while developing confidence in research methods, data interpretation, and practical laboratory skills.
The programme supports progression to Higher Education routes such as Sport and Exercise Science, Strength and Conditioning, Sports Rehabilitation, Sports Nutrition, Physiotherapy, Chiropractic and related science-based degrees. It also opens pathways into careers within sport science support, medical support, community health initiatives, and roles across the wider sports science and human performance sector.
What you will study
The course will consists of 3 mandatory units which are:
- Exercise, health and lifestyle
- Preparing for a career in sport and physical activity
- Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
There are a further 6 optional units that must be completed, these can include:
- Strength & Conditioning
- Psychology for Sports Performance
- Fitness Training and Programming
- Sports Massage
- Biomechanics
- Nutrition
You will have access to all Sport and Fitness facilities at CISC/HoS as part of your course.
Entry requirements
5 GCSE's A* - C including English Language and/or Welsh and/or Maths or Level 2 Diploma in Sport
Important points
- The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
- Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
- Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
- Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
- Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
- All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
- Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
- Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
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I didn’t enjoy school that much, so moving over to College allowed me to have a fresh start. I chose this course because I was aware of the great facilities here and the excellent teaching. Studying Sport full-time has given me opportunity to focus on something I really care about rather than spending my time on subjects I wasn’t that interested in. The mix of theory and practical elements have helped me deepen my knowledge of the subject and improve my performance on the field too.
Career prospects & further study
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Successful completion of Year 1 will allow progression onto Year 2 of the course.