Sports Physiology (Level 3) Course

A distance learning course is the ideal way to gain a qualification in Sports Physiology. Whether you're looking to go on to further education, improve your job prospects or expand your knowledge, distance learning Sports Physiology is a flexible and convenient course, which allows you to comprehensively prepare for an exam or career through home study. What's more, because the distance learning Level 3 Sports Physiology course is a fully comprehensive course, no prior knowledge is required.

An ideal course for anyone wishing to take up professional career in sports science or to specialise in physiology related to the sport and exercise industry.

Sports Physiology looks into different sports areas common with areas such as weightlifting, sprinting and endurance events. The course will provide the student with an awareness of the industry and provide a good preparation for any future job applications.

Course Key Topics

The Level 3 Sports Physiology courseis divided into seven comprehensive modules.

Module 1: The Skeleton
Module 2: Muscles of the Body
Module 3: The Control of Movement
Module 4: The Circulatory System 
Module 5: The Respiratory System 
Module 6: Health and Fitness 
Module 7: Improving Fitness

Home Study Tutor Support

You will be provided with comprehensive materials designed to provide you with everything required to complete your Sports Physiology course. You will have your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus you can contact our Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%.

What's more, you'll have access to the online student portal, where you can interact with other students, browse our resource library and manage your account.

Course Assessments

The Sports Physiology courseis marked through a process of continuous assessment guided by your tutor following standard guidelines. This means that your certificate of achievement will be awarded according to your performance on assessments rather than by taking an exam.

We send the full course out, you then read through the course in your own time and complete the assignments which you send to your tutor for marking. There is no word count for these assignments. However, one sentence answers will be rejected and you will have to re-submit it for marking.

Upon verification of the activities, exercises and assignments, a certificate of achievement will be awarded by ABC Awards, as confirmation that your written work has met all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the programme.

What's Included? What do I get when I enrol?

Your course fee covers everything you will need to successfully complete the Sports Physiology home study course and earn your certificate:

1. All textbooks, study folders, and/or online learning aids designed for distance learning
2. A full range of student services, including:

• Tutor marked assessments (TMAs)
• Access to the online student portal (Student Chat, Forums and Online Support Resources)
• NUS Extra Card (discounted membership)
• Comprehensive Study Guide & Study Plan
• Guide to Effective Study Techniques
• How to approach exams without fear

3. A Certificate of Achievement upon successful course completion directly from the awarding body ABC Awards
4. One year's educational support by e-mail, post, fax or phone
5. Free postage and packaging for UK mainland students

Further Information - What else do I need to know?

Professional Membership

On completion of this course you will be eligible to join the following Professional Associations(s):

Society for Holistic Therapists and Coaches (SHTC)

On completion of this course students can apply for membership to the Society for Holistic Therapists and Coaches (SHTC), a professional body who are dedicated to recognised standards of qualification and practice - students will also be able to use the initials 'SHTC' after their names.

The Society for Holistic Therapists and Coaches (SHTC) exists to provide the General Public and Health Professionals with a body of regulated professionals, all qualified to accredited levels, and who all obey the appropriate NOS National Occupational Standards.

All of our members have appropriate professional qualifications that are either directly accredited in their own right (e.g. NVQs and Degrees), or are from QCA / SQA approved Awarding bodies.

The SHTC is run independently from any College or Awarding Body, and therefore will accept all appropriately qualified therapists equally and fairly. We exist to maintain standards, and not engage in industry politics.

Affiliation of Ethical & Professional Therapists (AEPT)

The Affiliation of Ethical & Professional Therapists is dedicated in assisting you as a  member, in the promotion and growth of your practice.

The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Sports Physiology and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.

Sports Physiotherapist

If you are interested in sports and want to help people, this could be a perfect career for you. Sports physiotherapists help sportsmen and sportswomen perform at their best.They also advise them on how to prevent injuries and recover from them.