Full time BTEC National Football Studies OR124

BTEC National Football Studies OR124
QualificationBTEC National Diploma in Sport (Perfomance & Excellence)
Qualification Level
Level : 3
What do these levels mean?

Duration :4 days per week for 68 weeks over 2 years (full time)

Times :Tues, Wed, Thurs, Frid

Dates :07.09.09 ' July 2011

Run by : Outdoor Education and Sports Leadership Department.
Tutor : To be confirmed

Awarding Body
Edexcel BTEC

Is it right for me?
The aim of this course is to study a wide variety of football and sports related topics whilst improving your qualifications at level 3. In addition to the BTEC National (in Performance and Excellence) qualification, you will be able to achieve a UK Coaching Certificate in Coaching Football at level 1 and 2, Certificate for Sports Officials in Football, Certificate in First Aid for Football and Key Skills.

What qualifications will I need?
Minimum four GCSEs grades A* to C, including English.

What will I be learning about?
National Award:

• The body in action
• Health and safety in sport
• Training and fitness for sport
• Sports coaching
• Sports development
• Fitness testing for sport and exercise

National Certificate:

• Sports nutrition
• Psychology for sports performance
• Technical and tactical skills in sport
• The athlete's lifestyle
• Rules, regulations and officiating in sport
• Sports injuries

National Diploma:

• Analysis of sports performance
• Instructing physical activity and exercise
• Exercise, health and lifestyle
• Organising sports events
• Sport as a business
• Working with children in sport

What is involved?
Two year course with 5 week work placement in the summer term.

What materials are required?
Football kit.

What is next?
Foundation Degree in Football Studies

How will I be assessed?
Range of practical and assignment based assessments.

How much will it cost?
£499

Full Time Further Education
Your learning is FREE if you are a UK or EU student, aged under 19 years on 31st August in the academic year you start your course.

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