Full Time BTEC National Diploma in Sport (Develop & Fitness)

BTEC National Diploma in Sport (Develop & Fitness) Yr1 of 2

• Subject area:Sport
• Course type:Full time

Course description
You will discover:

• The range of jobs available to people with a passion for sport
• The role of sport in society
• How sports people think
• How to coach and train competitors at all levels.

You will learn the theory and practice of:

• Teaching sport to children
• How the body works and how to train it
• How to plan and use training programmes for competitors
• How to plan and use training programmes for people with particular needs
• Sports massage.

You will take part in:

• Practical sports
• Coaching sessions
• A project on how the body works
• Teaching sessions for local school children
• Work experience
• Working with local health professionals to treat patients.

The course is designed to be as practical as possible so that you will enjoy a wide range of experiences to help you understand the content of the units. This is an active course which balances theory with its practical application in a variety of situations, it is a course-work based qualification and you will be able to track your progress as you complete work.
There are eight compulsory units:

• Sport in Society
• The Reflective Practitioner
• Ethics and Values in Sport
• Health and Safety in Sport
• Psychology for Sports Performers
• Practical Sports (team)
• Voluntary Sports
• Work Experience

and ten specialist units:

• Practical Sports (individual)
• The Body in Action
• Nutrition for Weight Management
• Sport Massage and Therapy
• Fitness Testing
• Training and Fitness
• Principles of Coaching
• Working with Children
• Sports Development
• Special Populations

A range of additional qualifications is also available to improve your opportunities and future career choices: Community Sports Leader Award, Higher Sports Leader Award, First Aid, Maths/English GCSE retakes, Governing body awards and YMCA awards.

Final award
Edexcel BTEC National Diploma in Sport (Sports Development and Fitness) â€" equivalent to three A Levels.

Entry requirements
You must have an interest in sport and have four GCSE†s at grade C or above.
At least two of the passes at grade C or above should be in PE or Mathematics or English Sciences, this is due to the demands for the course.
Alternatively, you may be over 17 years of age and be able to show that you have the necessary maturity and experience to complete the qualification. If you do not meet these criteria please discuss with us the BTEC National Award in Sport (Sports Development and Fitness).

Additional information

*Students aged 16-18 will not be required to pay the full course fee, in most cases your fee will not exceed £150. Please contact us if you need more information regarding fees for full-time courses.

Code Campus Duration Start date Day(s)
SFAC108P Abingdon Campus 2 year Sep 2010 Mon to Fri