Full Time EDEXCEL (BTEC) National Award/Diploma in Sports Studies

EDEXCEL (BTEC) National Award/Diploma in Sports Studies

Course Details

Units studied will include: Body in Action Practical sports: team/individual Sports Coaching Training and Fitness Fitness Testing This course contains both theoretical and practical units. Students are asked to be aware that the course contains a strong theoretical content.

Qualifications required:
4 GCSEs (grades A-C)including Maths and English, EDEXCEL (BTEC) First Diploma or equivalent qualifications. A satisfactory reference may be required.

Course length:
2 years.

Venue:
The Sports Academy based at the Kingston Communications Stadium, Learning Zone.

Start Date:
Sep-08

Course hours:
18 hours.

Additional info:
Sports Academy learners will receive 6 hours professional coaching per week and compete in regional and national competitions on Wednesday afternoons. Academies include football, rugby, basketball, netball, boxing and various individual sports.

Progression:
Higher Education or Degree course or employment within the sports industry. Careers include sports development, sports coaching, teaching and fitness instruction, leisure management, media and sports journalism.

Session times:
9am-5.30pm

Days running:
TBA