BTEC Diploma in Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness) Level 3
GCSE
In Huntington
Description
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Type
GCSE
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Location
Huntington
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Start date
Different dates available
This course gives learners a qualification which enables progression into university, apprenticeships or the fitness and sports coaching industry. Topics cover disciplines including leadership and sports coaching, sports development, fitness testing and practical sports performance.
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Subjects
- IT
- Fitness
- Coaching
- IT Development
- English
- Maths
- Leadership
- Testing
Course programme
The course will develop your skills and understanding of sport.
You will learn about how the body works relating to sport, the anatomy of the body, organisation and development of sport, fitness testing and training and develop your skills in sports coaching and leadership. There will be opportunities to take part in the team sports and other sporting activities and there is the potential to take additional related qualifications/awards, including Emergency First Aid, Fitness Instructor at level 1 and 2, Community Sport Leaders Award level 2 and FA level 1 Football Coaching award.
The Diploma takes two years and covers 13 units. You will achieve the equivalent of two A levels at grade A*-E. Units will include:
- Principles of anatomy and physiology in sport,
- The physiology of fitness,
- Assessing risk in sport,
- Fitness training and programming,
- Practical team sports,
- Leadership in sport,
- Exercise, health and lifestyle,
- Sports coaching,
- Sports development,
- Sports injuries,
- Rules, regulations and officiating in sport,
- Work experience in sport.
This is not an exhaustive list and units may be subject to change.
Entry Requirements
- A minimum of five GCSEs grade A*-C, including English language and maths, and preferably in science and PE or a high level of participation in sporting activities, or
- a level 2 qualification at overall merit grade, including English and maths at level 2.
Entry Requirements
- A minimum of five GCSEs grade A*-C, including English language and maths, and preferably in science and PE or a high level of participation in sporting activities, or
- a level 2 qualification at overall merit grade, including English and maths at level 2.
BTEC Diploma in Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness) Level 3