BTEC National Diploma in Outdoor Activities

BTEC National Diploma in Outdoor Activities
BTEC National Diploma

Venue
Knightstone Campus

This 18 unit course combines both academic study and the development of practical skills and knowledge. You will study eight core units and ten specialist units.

The subjects you will study include:

· The body in action
· Health and safety in sport
· Training and fitness for sport
· Leadership in sport
· Principles and practices in outdoor adventure
· Equipment and facilities for outdoor and adventurous activities
· Impact and sustainability in outdoor adventure
· Environmental education for outdoor adventure.

The specialist units are selected by the College and could include:
· Skills for land-based outdoor and adventurous activities
· Skills for water-based outdoor and adventurous activities
· Alternative pursuits for outdoor adventure
· Sports coaching (outdoor)
· Exercise, health and lifestyle
· Sport as a business (outdoor)
· Work-based experience in sport (outdoor).

You may also be given an opportunity to study for a number of short
qualifications including Functional Skills.

How will I be assessed?
This qualification is assessed by coursework which includes projects, assignments, presentations and practical activities.

AT A GLANCE
Duration
2 Years

Level
Level 3

Progression
On successful completion you may:

Progress to a higher education course such as the Foundation Degree in Uniformed Services or Sport (Coaching), which are run by Weston College in partnership with the University of the West of England and the University of Bath respectively.

Or

Start a career in the outdoor industry. There is a wide range of career paths that you can follow in the outdoor industry that are amongst some of the most challenging and rewarding careers available.

Achieving this course will give you the equivalent of 3 A Levels
and will provide entry to study at degree level.