Full Time Sport (Exercise & Fitness) BTEC First Diploma

Sport (Exercise & Fitness) BTEC First Diploma
This course will introduce you to the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in coaching, teaching, instructing, health and safety, sports performance and fitness and health facilities. You will take part in a combination of classroom based activities and practical sessions in various sports settings including gyms, leisure centres, playing fields and fitness laboratory.

You will have access to specialist facilities at the Concorde Sports Centre for practical work.

What will I study?
You will take 2 core units:

• Health and Safety in Sport
• The Body in Sport

Plus 4 specialist units including:

• Preparation for Sport
• Practical Sport
• Instructing Exercise and Fitness
• The Sports Industry

How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed through practical projects and assignments and will need to demonstrate a good level of attendance in the practical units.

What can I do next?
On successful completion of the course you will have a qualification equivalent to 4 GCSEs grades A-C.

You may wish to go on to study the National Diploma in Sport Development and Fitness or a combination of A levels and Awards.