Sport and Exercise Sciences - Level 3 National Extended Diploma
Northern Regional College
Apply NowWant to turn your love of sport into a career? Join Northern Regional College’s Level 3 Diploma to build practical skills in anatomy, physiology and performance, work on real projects, connect with industry and boost uni or career prospects.
The Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport & Exercise Science at Northern Regional College (Coleraine) is a practical, work-related two-year full-time course equivalent to three A-Levels. Students learn through projects and assignments that reflect realistic workplace situations and develop skills for careers in sports science, the sports and leisure sector, or progression to higher education.
Core units include Anatomy for Sport and Exercise, Sport and Exercise Physiology, Sport and Exercise Psychology, and Sports Biomechanics in Action. The course includes practical opportunities such as up to 10 hours additional football training per week delivered by UEFA licence coaches, 20+ college football matches per year, scholarship opportunities in the USA, and routine fitness testing (STATSports, Veo camera analysis).
All units are assessed and graded to produce an overall qualification grade. Entry requires applicants to be at least 16 by 1 July in the year of entry and normally hold at least four GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent qualifications/work experience).
Students accepted without Grade C in Maths or English must complete the relevant Essential Skills qualification as part of their timetable. The course is delivered on-campus at the Coleraine campus and supports progression to employment or university-level study in sports science and related subjects.
Level 3 National Extended Diploma (equivalent to three A-Levels)
2026 intake
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- Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1 July in the year of proposed entry to the course.
- Applicants should have at least 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above, or other relevant qualifications, or appropriate work experience.
- If accepted without a Grade C or above in Maths and/or English, students will be required to complete the relevant Essential Skills qualification as a compulsory part of their timetable.
Course fee: FREE (Eligibility criteria may apply). Level 3 full-time Further Education courses generally have no tuition fees for students aged 16-18; fees may apply for older students or those with an existing Level 3 qualification. See NRC Fees & Funding for details.
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