BTEC First Dip in Sport Performance (General)
BTEC
In Kenton Harrow
Description
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Type
BTEC
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Location
Kenton harrow
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Duration
1 Year
Important information
Government funding available
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
4 GCSEs at grade D or above, including English Language. Alternatively, GNVQ Foundation/BTEC Introductory Certificate at Merit or Distinction. How long is the course? This is a one-year full-time course.
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Course programme
Awarding Body: EdExcel
ZVISG3
How long is the course?
This is a one-year full-time course.
Is there an interview?
Yes
What can I progress to?
BTEC National Diploma in Sport Employment.
Cost
Approx. £25 specialised texts.
Kit-Â £100.
Extra Curricular Activities
All students can add to their main programme of study by taking part in a wide range of clubs, groups, societies and courses. Not only are the activities fun, they also develop skills and provide new and fulfilling experiences, as well as enhancing applications to Higher Education and employment.
All students must be willing to participate in all Sports, Recreation and Leisure activities involved in the course.
What is the course about?
This is a practical, work-related course. Students learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands.
The BTEC First Diploma in Sport consists of six units:Core Units
·Unit 1: The Sports Industry
·Unit 2: Health, Safety and Injury
·Unit 3:Preparation for Sport
Specialist Units
·Unit 4: The Body in Sport
·Unit 6: Psychology for Sport Performance
·Unit 8: Fitness for Sport.Stanmore Sixth Form College reserves the right to select appropriate specialist units depending on available College resources. Unit selections and programme presentation subject to change.
Students will require an overall Merit Profile to progress to Advanced Level study.
Additional Studies
Students will take Key Skills Level 2 Communications which must be passed to progress to BND. Along side your academic course you will have the opportunity to gain coaching qualification and an NVQ Level 2 Fitness Instructor which will form part of your course.
Study Skills
As part of Stanmore Sixth Form College's excellent support network, Literacy and Numeracy support is available to any student enrolled on a course, depending on the student's individual needs (determined during Induction by an assessment). Support is provided through the Skills for Life Study Plus Programme. Students can attend either one-to-one or group sessions in a friendly, stimulating and supportive environment.
Research Skills
Students will be entered for a Level 2 qualification in ICT as a means of improving their computing and presentation skills.
What are the course outcomes?
How will you be assessed?
All units are assessed and graded and an overall grade for the qualification is awarded. The Diploma is equivalent to 4 GCSEs grades A*- C.
BTEC First Dip in Sport Performance (General)