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Foundation Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science Level 3

at The Bournemouth and Poole College, Poole · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time

What the college says

If you have an interest in sport and fitness and want to gain a qualification that not only enables you to progress on to university but also prepares you with industry skills and qualifications then this is the course for you! This course can be studied as a Foundation Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma depending on your GCSE/Level 2 Grades. Diploma - 4 GCSE's at Grade 4 or higher including English and Maths. Extended Diploma - 5 GCSE's at Grade 4 or higher including English and Maths.

What you need to get on

Minimum entry requirements; Diploma - 4 GCSE's at grade 4 (or Level 2 equivelent) including English and Maths. Extended Diploma - 5 GCSE's at grade 4 (or Level 2 equivelent) including English and Maths.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Bournemouth Campus

    The Lansdowne Meyrick Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3JJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Bournemouth

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