Full Time BTEC National Diploma in Sport (Sport Development, Coaching and Fitness)

BTEC National Diploma in Sport (Sport Development, Coaching and Fitness)
Level Three | Awarding Body: Edexcel | Aireville Campus | Full-Time

Course Description
The course will provide you with the coaching, administrative, fitness and sporting knowledge required to be successful within this part of the industry. The BTEC National Diploma in Sport has two different pathways to reflect the diverse market which makes up the sports industry. These are the National Diploma in Sport, Sport Development, Coaching and Fitness Pathway and the National Diploma in Sport, Outdoor Adventure Pathway. These qualifications are vocationally based with a combination of practical activities underpinned with theoretical study, giving you a good mix of learning environments and real life learning experiences. On both pathways you will benefit from visits to industry, guest speakers, residentials and work experience at e.g. fitness gym, school, sports development department or residential outdoor centre. You will be given the opportunity and encouraged to gain practical sports coaching and leadership awards. You will be required to purchase a Craven College polo shirt for use when out visiting and coaching and to contribute to costs of trips and residentials.

Sport Development, Coaching and Fitness Pathway
This course reflects the growth in higher education and job opportunities now emerging in sports development, coaching and fitness industries. This will continue to increase due to government programmes putting £2bn into sports development at grass roots level between 2001 and 2011, the successful London Olympic bid, the emerging health agenda across the nation and the continued development of the fitness industry.

Outdoor Adventure Pathway
The BTEC National in Sport, Outdoor Adventure Pathway will prepare you for a career in this fast expanding specialist area of the sports industry. Craven College has established an enviable reputation in this particular area with an equipment base, day centre, a residential base and a strong safety record. The foundation for the course is based on its links with employers in the sector and its belief that, to work in the outdoor sector, you should have strong personal outdoor skills and experience. As a college we commit much of the programme to practical skills and learning of outdoor activities. The college also has validation from governing bodies to run specialist outdoor qualifications in climbing, hill walking, canoeing and kayaking. There will be a period of work experience allowing you to obtain valuable experience of working with others in the outdoors. Residentials are also an integral part of the programme allowing extension studies and wider outdoor skills to be learned. All specialist outdoor equipment will be provided, a lthough if the learner is to launch a career in the outdoors then some personal equipment will be necessary.

Course Content
Sport Development, Coaching and Fitness Pathway

• Body in Action
• Enterprise in Sport,
• Event Organisation
• Fitness Testing
• Health and Lifestyle
• Health Promotion
• Nutrition
• Practical Sports Study
• Sports Coaching
• Sports Development
• Sports Injuries
• Sports Leadership
• Training and Fitness
• Work Experience
• Working with Children

Outdoor Adventure Pathway

• Alternative Outdoor Activities
• Environmental Studies
• Equipment and Facilities
• Health and Safety in the Outdoors
• Leadership Skills (Land and Water Based)
• Outdoor and Adventurous Expeditions
• Personal Outdoor Skills (Land and Water Based, involving: Rock Climbing, Mountain Walking, Caving, Snow Activities, Canoeing, Kayaking and other Water Based Activities)
• Principle of Sports Coaching
• Working with Children

Career Progression
Sport Development, Coaching and Fitness Pathway
Higher education on one of the many degree courses now emerging in sports development or the more established areas of leisure management, sports science/fitness and teaching PE
Employment in areas such as fitness gyms, football development centres, and as swimming instructors, sports and community development officers, work abroad in the ski industry

Outdoor Adventure Pathway:
Higher education on one of the many degree courses now emerging in outdoor activities including the Foundation Degree in Outdoor Adventurous Activities at Craven College
Employment in outdoor centres such as Outward Bound, Bewerley Park and others
Employment in the ski industry and work abroad in a variety of roles
New links for the future will involve job opportunities working aboard with travel companies

Is this course available as evening study? No