Sport Science Level 3 study plan

Sport Science Level 3 · Give each week a clear focus.

8 weeks · About 6 hours per week

Week 1

Sport and Exercise Science

Map every sub-topic in Sport and Exercise Science onto a one-page outline and label each as strong, shaky, or unknown
Define and correctly apply the core terminology of functional anatomy and skeletal muscle contraction in writing
Explain the sliding filament theory and the role of ATP and calcium in muscle contraction without notes
Build a glossary of at least 40 key physiology terms with a one-line definition each

A one-page topic map with confidence ratings plus a 40-term glossary covering anatomy and muscle physiology

Week 2

Describe the three energy systems and identify which dominates for given activity durations and intensities
Calculate work, power, and energy expenditure for simple sporting examples
Compare aerobic and anaerobic metabolism in terms of yield, speed, and by-products
Interpret a simple oxygen-consumption response to steady-state exercise

A worked problem set of 10 energy-system and work/power calculations with written justifications

Week 3

Explain the structure and function of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems during exercise
Trace the acute responses of heart rate, stroke volume, cardiac output, and ventilation to incremental exercise
Distinguish acute responses from chronic adaptations to aerobic training
Summarise the neural and hormonal control of heart rate and blood pressure during activity

A two-column comparison table of acute responses versus chronic adaptations across at least eight variables

Week 4

Analyse the biomechanics of a chosen skill using lever, force, and velocity concepts
Apply Newton's laws to at least three sporting movements
Identify joint actions and muscle roles (agonist, antagonist, stabiliser) in a movement sequence
Explain how momentum, impulse, and centre of mass affect technique and injury risk

A 600-word biomechanical analysis of one skill, citing joint actions, muscle roles, and Newton's laws

Week 5

Describe the principles of training (overload, progression, specificity, reversibility, recovery) and apply each to a sample programme
Design a six-week training block that manipulates intensity, volume, and frequency for a stated goal
Explain the physiological rationale for warm-up, cool-down, and flexibility work
Interpret RPE and heart-rate zones when prescribing intensity

A written six-week training programme with a rationale justifying every intensity and volume choice

Week 6

Evaluate the role of nutrition and hydration in performance and recovery
Explain the function of the main macronutrients and micronutrients in exercise contexts
Describe common ergogenic aids and evaluate the strength of evidence behind two of them
Outline the physiological basis of overtraining and overreaching

A 500-word evidence summary on two ergogenic aids, stating what the evidence does and does not support

Week 7

Explain how growth, maturation, and ageing affect exercise capacity and training response
Adapt training guidance for a youth, an older adult, and a pregnant participant
Describe the physiological and psychological benefits of physical activity for health
Identify contraindications and safety considerations for special populations

Three short participant profiles with tailored, justified training and safety recommendations for each

Week 8

Synthesise all eight weeks into a condensed revision sheet of no more than four pages
Complete a timed 40-question self-test and score at least 80 percent
Re-teach the three weakest sub-topics aloud as if explaining to a peer
Review every flagged error and rewrite the corrected explanation in your own words

A four-page revision sheet plus a timed self-test score of 80 percent or higher with a written error log

Week 2: Explain all three energy systems and complete the 10-item calculation set with at least 8 correct

Week 4: Produce the biomechanical analysis and correctly label joint actions and muscle roles for the chosen skill

Week 6: Justify every variable in the six-week programme and summarise the evidence for two ergogenic aids

Week 8: Score at least 80 percent on the timed self-test and show a completed error log covering every missed item