BTEC National Diploma in Sport Sports Development and Fitness

BTEC National Diploma in Sport (Sports Development and Fitness)
BTEC Natinal Diploma

Venue
Knightstone Campus

This is a practical work-based course that combines both academic study and the development of practical skills and knowledge.

The topics you will study include:

· Sport and society
· Analysis of sports performance
· Leadership in sport
· Health and safety in sport
· Psychology for sport performance
· Sport as a business
· Work experience
· Practical sports study (individual or team).
· Nutrition for sport
· Training and fitness testing
· Sport coaching
· Working with children
· Sports development
· Exercise for specific groups
· Talent identification.

In addition to this course you may be given the opportunity to study for a number of additional qualifications including Functional Skills.

How will I be assessed?
This qualification is assessed by coursework, which includes projects, assignments, presentations and practical activities. Tutors set the coursework for all units.

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 Sport (Coaching) which Weston College runs in partnership with the University of Bath.

Or

Choose from a wide range of career paths in the sport and leisure industry, which is one of the fastest growing sectors of the UK economy.

Achieving this qualification will give you the equivalent of 3 A Levels and provides entry to study degree level courses.