Full Time Diploma in Sport and Recreation

MODE OF STUDY FT
FE LEVEL 2
DURATION 1 year
START DATE(S) September 2009
DAY(S)/TIME(S) OFFERED Students can expect to be involved in learning activities across 4 or 5 days of the week between 9.00am and 5.00pm
NUMBER OF TEACHING HOURS 450 hours
TOTAL FEE
TOTAL OVERSEAS FEE 5,000 per academic year
ADDITIONAL COSTS There will be some additional expenses for materials, educational visits and uniforms. All students will need to pay for a CRB check( see below) at enrolment,cost 36.
AWARDING/VALIDATION BODY Active IQ
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
2 GCSEs at grades A*- D (to include English and Maths); or
GNVQ Foundation in a related subject; or

BTEC Introductory Certificate/Diploma in a related subject; or

Other recognised UK/Overseas related FE Level 1 awards

Applicants will also need Level 1 Basic Skills in Numeracy and Literacy or the equivalent.

Units within this course require applicants to work with younger children. All students will be screened by The Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) during enrolment at the college, as this will help identify applicants who may be unsuitable to work with children or other vulnerable members of society.


PROGRAMME CONTENT/STRUCTURE
This course is a vocationally related qualification (VRQ) designed for students who want to pursue a career in Sport and Recreation Industry whether in health and fitness, outdoor or indoor activities.

Learners will be assessed by a variety of means, such as, practical observations, internally marked and assessed case studies, a direct observation of instructing a gym session, completion of a portfolio of evidence along with externally set multiple choice theory papers.

In addition to Literacy Qualifications, the subjects covered will include:

Core Units
Administration and Communication in Sport and Recreation

Child Protection and Disability Awareness in Sport and Recreation

Customer Service in Sport and Recreation

Health and Exercise Participation

Health and Safety in Sport and Recreation

Sport and Recreation Facility Preparations and Cleanliness

Sport and Recreation Skills

Sport Hall Operations

Swimming Pool Operations

Working with People in Sport and Recreation

In addition to the 10 core units above learners will complete Fitness Instructing units and Activity Leader units.

(These units are subject to change)

Please note:

Work experience is an integral part of the programme and all students will have to participate in this activity.


PROGRESSION/CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES
After completing the Diploma in Sport and Recreation students may chose to progress onto the National Certificate in Sport course.

This is providing students have achieved Basic Skills Level 2 or have the equivalent.

Students will also need to have a minimum record of 80% attendance with good punctuality in line with the college policy.

Students may wish to find employment within the Sport and Recreational Industry, working as a gym instructor, activity leader or recreational assistant.


ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE Portfolio/ Assignments
EXCURSIONS / WORK EXPERIENCE Work Experience is a compulsory unit of this course. All students are expected to participate.
READING LISTS Given out at enrolment.