Full time Sport (Exercise & Fitness) First Diploma

Sport (Exercise & Fitness) First Diploma
The BTEC First Diploma in Sport has been developed in the areas of Sport and Outdoor Education to focus on:

• The education and training for sports-related personnel who are employed in a variety of types of work, such as fitness, coaching support and land
/water-based outdoor pursuits.
• Providing opportunities for learners to achieve a nationally recognised level 2 vocationally-specific qualification
.
• Providing opportunities for full-time learners to gain a nationally recognised vocationally-specific qualification to enter employment or progress to sport qualifications such as a BTEC National Diploma in Sport
.
• Developing the knowledge, understanding and skills that enable progression within specific areas of employment
.
• Providing opportunities for learners to focus on the development of the major key skills and the wider key skills in a sport context, such as improving own learning and performance, working with others and problem solving
.
• Providing opportunities for learners to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life
.

Course Content:
The subjects studied include three core units:
• The sports industry
• Health, safety and injury
• Preparation for sport

The subjects studied include three specialist units:

• The body in sport
• Sports leadership skills
• The sports performer

You will also have the opportunity to study or retake GCSEs, as well as study for a coaching award and first aid certificate.

Awarding body:
Edexcel.
Attendance Requirements:
Full-time. Details regarding expected course timetable and attendance will be given at interview, if available.

Entry Requirements:
Applicants should have one of the following:

• At least four GCSEs at grade D or above
• BTEC Introductory
/Foundation Diploma at Merit or Distinction
• An appropriate standard of literacy and numeracy and related interests

Entry Process:
All applicants will be invited to an interview with the tutor, allowing you to find out more and check that the course is the best option for you. Interviews normally take place between January and September of the year in which the course starts.

Progression Routes:
The First Diploma is a vocationally-specific qualification that can give you the knowledge and skills to enter employment or progress to a level 3 sport qualification such as a BTEC National Diploma in Sport.

Fees

Year : Description : Under 19 : Over 19 & on benefits : Over 19 : Overseas
09/10 : Tuition : £0.00 : £0.00 : £700.00 : £5,800.00
09/10 : Material : £25.00 : £25.00 : £25.00 : £25.00
09/10 : Exams : £0.00 : £0.00 : £0.00 : £0.00
09/10 : Trips : £0.00 : £0.00 : £0.00 : £0.00
09/10 : Kit : £0.00 : £0.00 : £0.00 : £0.00
Fees subject to change please enquire on application. For courses lasting more than one year, please note that the fees given above are for the first year only. Similar fees will be due for each subsequent year of the course and will be subject to an inflationary increase on the first year fees.

Sessions

Year : Full or Part-time : Level : Start date : End date : Day : Start time : End time
09/10 : FT : Further Education : 14/9/2009 : 9/7/2010 : : N/A : N/A