BTEC National Diploma in Sport Development Coaching and Fitness
BTEC
In Wallsend
Description
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Type
BTEC
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Location
Wallsend
Students will study the following units: Sport in the Society. The Reflective Practitioner. Ethics and Values in Sport. Health and Safety in Sport. Principles of Coaching. Working with Children. Organising Events. Voluntary Sports Clubs. The Body in Action, Psychology for Sports Performance. Fitness Testing, Training and Fitness, Sports Injuries. The Professional Sports Person. Analysis of.
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About this course
Five GCSEs at grade C or above, to include English or a BTEC First Diploma in Sport at Merit grade and one other GCSE at grade C or above.
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Course programme
BTEC National Diploma in Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness)
Study Level
Level 3
Course Content
Students will study the following units:
- Sport in the Society
- The Reflective Practitioner
- Ethics and Values in Sport
- Health and Safety in Sport
- Principles of Coaching
- Working with Children
- Organising Events
- Voluntary Sports Clubs
- The Body in Action, Psychology for Sports Performance
- Fitness Testing, Training and Fitness, Sports Injuries
- The Professional Sports Person
- Analysis of Elite Performance, Skills and Learning
- Performance and Talent Identification
- Excellent range of academic and vocational sports courses
- A national reputation for sporting excellence
- North East Sports Academy (NESA)
- Free USA Football scholarships
- Strong links with professional clubs such as The Newcastle Eagles and Newcastle Falcons
State of the art facilities coupled with excellent industry links make progression to a career of your choice a reality. The College boasts a foundation degree in sports coaching as well as close links with the University of Northumbria
Past learners have progressed on to University to study Sports Coaching, PE teaching, Physiotherapy, Personal Training as well as positions in industry such as Sports Coaches, Fitness Instructors, Sports Development Officers and Sports Coordinators
Further Information
2 year course, starting September 2009
Assessment
Assessment by coursework.
Progression To
Students may progress to roles as coaches, fitness instructors/personal trainers and sports development officers. They may also move on to university study in areas such as physiotherapy, nutrition, PE teaching, sports coaching, sports psychology or sports management.
Course Code
1L3280
BTEC National Diploma in Sport Development Coaching and Fitness