Start Date
- September 2026, Full Time, Day
What You Will Study
Sport and exercise scientists help athletes and sports professionals improve their performance and general health. They use scientific knowledge on how the human body works, moves and how people think about physical activity to help people get better at what they do.
This qualification will give you a good understanding and knowledge of the sports and active leisure sector as well as developing the essential skills required for employment or progression to further qualifications and training. You will cover four modules including anatomy, sports psychology, coaching and physical activity. You will benefit from guest speakers and visiting employers who will share their knowledge of the industry.
Paston College has excellent facilities to deliver high-quality theory lessons, fitness and sports sessions and prides itself on its links with the wider community, utilising facilities at schools, leisure clubs, gyms and at our sister site at Easton College.
This course needs to be taken alongside two A Levels.
Why Choose Paston College?
A wide range of subjects
We're proud to be the biggest provider of A Levels in Norfolk, offering 27 A Level courses
Student progression
100% of our students progress to university, employment, apprenticeships, of gap years
Excellent results
Our students do consistently well on their A Level courses, with pass rates consistently in the high 90s
Entry Requirements
You will need to achieve two GCSEs at grade 6 or above and three GCSEs at grade 4 or above. You will need to achieve a grade 4 or above in GCSE English language and maths. A GCSE (or equivalent) in physical education (PE), sport or biological science is desirable.
How You Will Be Assessed
You will be assessed through both exams and coursework and at the end of your course will achieve UCAS points to support you to progress to higher-level study.
Course Progression
You can progress to degree-level study at university or college, such as a degree in sport, health and exercise science, or a degree in physiotherapy or nutrition. This could be close to home with our Higher Education provision based at Easton College where you can study a BSc (Hons) Sport, Health and Exercise Science degree, validated by the University of East Anglia.
Where Your Course Can Take You
This course provides routes to lots of different careers in sports science, sports development, sports psychology, sports management, sports therapy, nutrition, teaching, leisure and fitness. Previous students have gone onto roles such as a gym instructor, lifeguard, leisure centre/club assistant, personal trainer, sports physiotherapist, duty manager, trainer, teacher, healthcare professional or sports coach.
Fees
If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over fees may be payable.
