Full Time Sport and Exercise Sciences BTEC National Diploma

Sport and Exercise Sciences BTEC National Diploma
Department: SPORTS SCIENCE & PUBLIC SERVICES Subject area: Sports, Exercise & Public Services

Course Code: 0013-1/2 Course Level: 3
Campus/Location: Bletchley Campus
Mode of study: FT Days of the week: MON-FRI
Start Date: Sep 13 2010 End Date: Jun 29 2012
Start Time: 9:00AM End Time: 5:15PM
Fees: This course is free if you are under 19. While we will not be able to confirm final fee rates until nearer your enrolment date, you may be eligible for a reduced fee rate if you are over 19.
Course Description:
This course is suitable if you have a strong interest in sport from a science-based perspective.
Course Content:
Over two years the course will cover:
· Practical Sports Coaching
· Anatomy
· Fitness Testing
· Nutrition
· Body Massage
· Exercise and Healthy Lifestyle
· Sports Massage
· Key Skills
· Sport and Exercise Project
· Exercise Physiology
· Psychology
· Skill Acquisition
· Biomechanics
· Sports Injuries
· Practical Sport Performance.
You may also have the opportunity to gain your National Pool Lifeguard qualification or First Aid at Work qualification, one day First Aid Appointed Person Cetificate or valuable coaching experience. Other day trips are offered throughout the year.
Assessment:
Continuous assessment throughout the course.
Next Steps:
Level 2 Fitness Instructor Award, Sports Therapy Foundation Degree, Higher Education or employment.

Entry Requirements:
Four GCSEs at grade C or above, including English, maths or science and, ideally, PE or an Edexcel First Diploma or GNVQ Intermediate. Applications are also welcomed from mature students without the requisite qualifications, but with a successful reference from your previous educational/work establishment. All applicants must attend an interview, complete an initial assessment test, attend a taster session and complete a workbook prior to being offered a place on the course. A successful reference from a previous educational/work establishment is also required.