Level 3 Sport Development Coaching and Fitness
Vocational qualification
In Benfleet
Description
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Vocational qualification
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Location
Benfleet
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Duration
2 Years
This course is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge, understanding and practical skills required for success in current and future employment in the sport and recreation industries. The course provides students with the opportunity to choose which pathway would best reflect their career aspirations or Higher Education progression. Units to include: The Body in Action; Sports.
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About this course
C or above in GCSE English Language and D or above in GCSE Maths or Science.
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Course programme
Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness)
BTEC National Diploma - Two-year course
This course is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge, understanding and practical skills required for success in current and future employment in the sport and recreation industries.
The course provides students with the opportunity to choose which pathway would best reflect their career aspirations or Higher Education progression.
Units to include: The Body in Action; Sports Coaching; Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise; Working with Children in Sport; Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise; Training and Fitness for Sport; Sports Nutrition; Sport and Exercise Massage and Sport and Society.
The course also offers Work Experience opportunities.
Careers and Further Studies
This course is intended for those who are in, or plan to enter employment in the sport and recreation industries, or who wish to progress to courses in sport coaching/sport industry-related Higher Education courses. These courses can lead to careers in teaching, sports coaching, the leisure industry, fitness advice, sports journalism, Local Authority sport and recreation departments, the Armed Forces, the police, sports therapy and sports research. Students can also progress directly on to the degree offered at SEEVIC College in Coaching Science.
General Entry Requirements
At least four GCSEs at grade C or above or a BTEC First Diploma (or equivalent) in a related area at Merit level.
Level 3 Sport Development Coaching and Fitness