BTEC Diploma in Sport – Sports Academy (Performance and Excellence Pathway) Level 3
GCSE
In Huntington
Description
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Type
GCSE
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Location
Huntington
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Start date
Different dates available
If you have a passion for playing sport, a desire to know more about sports performance and you are considering a career in the sports industry, the Sports Academy might be for you.
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Subjects
- IT
- Performance
- English
- Maths
- C++
- Industry
Course programme
If you have a passion for playing sport, a desire to know and understand more about sports performance, and are considering a career in the sports industry, you may be suitable for a place in the Kirklees College Sports Academy.
You will learn about elite performance, organisation and development of sport; key principles of sports science, nutrition and psychology; and have plenty of opportunities to take part in practical sport and assess your own performance. You will train with top professional coaches for your chosen sport, and compete in high quality British Colleges Sport Leagues and cup competitions.
You will have the opportunity to take other related awards, including NGB Coaching Awards, a level 2 Award in Sports Leadership and CYQ Gym Instructor Awards.
The Diploma takes two years and covers 13 units. You will achieve the equivalent of two A levels grade A*-C. Units will include:
- Principles of anatomy and physiology in sport,
- The physiology of fitness,
- Assessing risk in sport,
- Fitness training and programming,
- Practical team sports,
- Leadership in sport,
- Exercise, health and lifestyle,
- Sports coaching,
- Sports development,
- Sports injuries,
- Rules, regulations and officiating in sport,
- Work experience in sport.
This is not an exhaustive list and units may be subject to change.
Entry Requirements
- A minimum of five GCSEs grade A*-C, including English language and maths, and preferably science and PE, or
- a level 2 qualification at overall merit grade, including English and maths at level 2, and
- a good interview and reference.
You will attend a trial for your selected academy sport where you will be expected to display a suitable level of performance.
Entry Requirements
- A minimum of five GCSEs grade A*-C, including English language and maths, and preferably science and PE, or
- a level 2 qualification at overall merit grade, including English and maths at level 2, and
- a good interview and reference.
You will attend a trial for your selected academy sport where you will be expected to display a suitable level of performance.
BTEC Diploma in Sport – Sports Academy (Performance and Excellence Pathway) Level 3