BTEC National Certificate in Sport Performance and Excellence EDEXCEL -Sport

Sport
Qualification: BTEC National Certificate in Sport
Performance and Excellence EDEXCEL

Duration: 2 years
If sport is the field that you would like to work in, then this course is for you. It comprises of eight core units and four selected units, exploring topics such as Training and Fitness, Sports Injuries, Sports Coaching and Psychology of Sport.
These units will not only give you an insight into the effectiveness of your own performances but into improving those of others. The sports leadership awards are an integral part of the course and help to develop coaching as well as communication skills. Assessment is continuous through coursework, enabling you to see what you have achieved at any time. This course can lead onto HE courses such as Sports Science, Sports Therapy, PE teaching or, alternatively, employment in the Health and Fitness Industry.

Qualification explained
BTECs are practical, work-related courses. You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. As well as learning about the employment area you have chosen, you develop the skills you need to start a career. The BTEC National Diploma is equivalent to three A Levels which means when you have finished the course you can choose whether to get a job straight away or go into Higher Education first. A BTEC National Award is equivalent to one A Level so it can be combined with other subjects. A BTEC First Diploma introduces you to the employment area you have chosen and provides a good basis to go on to a more advanced work-related qualification. A BTEC First Diploma is equivalent to four GCSEs grades A* to C and is normally taken at college as a full-time course.