Sport Outdoor Adventure National Diploma

Vocational qualification

In Cirencester

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Cirencester

The course is based upon 18 units, studied for 15 hours per week, employing a number of varied assessment methods (reports, presentations, coaching episodes, posters etc). We aim to provide you with the knowledge and skills that will contribute towards a wide range of sports related careers (fitness instruction, sports coaching, water sports instruction and outdoor pursuits etc). The course is.

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Location

Start date

Cirencester (Gloucestershire)
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Fosse Way Campus Stroud Road, GL7 1XA

Start date

On request

About this course

You will have at least 4 GCSEs at grade C. At least THREE must be from : English Language or Literature/Humanities (History,Geography,RS,Sociology,Psychology)/Business/Science (Core and Additional OR triple)/Maths. Alternatively you will have a DISTINCTION in a Level 2 Diploma OR an NVQ2 OR a CACHE Cert.

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Course programme


Sport (Outdoor Adventure) National Diploma
The National Diploma is an exciting, varied, popular and practical two-year course that has enjoyed exceptionally high results over a number of years. The course is aimed at students wishing to pursue a career in the sports and/or fitness industry. It provides you with a broad base of understanding through a wide range of diverse and varied learning experiences, both theoretically and practically. This is ideal preparation for either the workplace or university. Equivalent to three A levels.

What does the course involve?
The course is based upon 18 units, studied for 15 hours per week, employing a number of varied assessment methods (reports, presentations, coaching episodes, posters etc). We aim to provide you with the knowledge and skills that will contribute towards a wide range of sports related careers (fitness instruction, sports coaching, water sports instruction and outdoor pursuits etc). The course is delivered by enthusiastic professionals with a great deal of relevant industrial experience. Learning experiences are supported by a range of methods such as trips, visiting speakers and using the latest research and sports related software and technology.

This course is suitable for anybody wishing to gain a recognised qualification who perhaps favours continuous ongoing assessment as an alternative to exams.

What will I study?
The award consists of a total of eighteen units that are studied over a two year period: The Body in Action, Health and Safety in Sport, Training and Fitness in Sport, Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise, Leadership in Sport, Skills for Land-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities, Skills for Water-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities, Leading Land-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities, Leading Water-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities, Principles and Practices in Outdoor Adventure, Sport in Society, Working with Children in Sport, Equipment and Facilities for Outdoor and Adventurous Activities, Environmental Education for Outdoor Adventure, Sports Coaching, Sports Nutrition,Exercise, Health and Lifestyle, Sports injuries, Organising Sports Events.

How is the course assessed?
  • Coursework
  • Portfolio of evidence
What other costs are there?
Supplementary Costs
Band D (£250+)

Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any exams?
There are no exams in this course, all assessment is based upon coursework. However the practical application of skills is often assessed through observation/demonstration.
Exam Board = EDEXCEL

This information is believed to be correct. Cirencester College continually updates and reviews its provision to ensure that it meets the needs of the community. Therefore the right to amend, change or delete learning programmes, accreditation routes or terms and conditions relating to entitlement to study is reserved at all times. We aim to provide open access to a comprehensive range of high quality education and training for the whole community over the age of 16 regardless of race, class, belief, language, gender, sexual orientation, disability, previous educational attainment or particular circumstances.

Sport Outdoor Adventure National Diploma

Price on request