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Full Time Sport (Outdoor Adventure) BTEC National Diploma

BTEC

In Norwich ()

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    BTEC

  • Duration

    2 Years

The BTEC National Diploma comprises of 18 units of work which is the equivalent of 3 'A' Levels.

Important information

Government funding available

About this course

You will normally need to have one of the following:

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Course programme


Sport (Outdoor Adventure) BTEC National Diploma
  • School:
    • Sport (part of the School of Technology)
  • Attendance Type:
    • Full Time
  • Course Level:
    • Level 3
  • Course Keywords:
    • coaching,
    • leisure,
    • instructor,
    • coach,
    • leader,
    • leadership,
    • training,
    • recreation
  • Qualification:
    • BTECs, OCR Nationals and other vocational qualifications

Summary:

This is a practical, work-related course, ideal if you want to pursue a career in the sport, fitness and recreation industry, perhaps at an outdoor adventure centre or team building camp/centre, or go on to study a degree in outdoor adventure.

Course Length:
Two years
Course Schedule:
4 days a week, 9am to 6pm, timetables will vary
Entry Requirements:

You will normally need to have one of the following:

A minimum of 4 GCSE's at C grade
A BTEC First Diploma in a related subject
An intermediate GNVQ in a related subject
Appropriate work experience

Core Skills:
The course is made up of 18 units, six core units and 12 specialist units:

The core units are:

The Body in Action
Health and Safety in Sport
Training and Fitness in Sport
Leadership in Sport
Principles and Practices in Outdoor Adventure
Equipment and Facilities for Outdoor and Adventurous Activities

The specialist units are:

Sports Coaching
Organising Sports Events
Working with Children in Sport
Work-based Experienced in Sport
Impact and Sustainability in Outdoor Adventure
Environmental Education for Outdoor Adventure
Skills for Land-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Skills for Water-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Leading Land-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Leading Water-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Outdoor and Adventurous Expeditions
Alternative Pursuits for Outdoor Adventure

Assessment:
Modules will draw on different assessment strategies which will include assignments, practical activities, group work, end of module tests, presentations, peer group assessment

Academic Progression:
You can go on to study degrees in sport at university or here at college in the following areas:

Sports Studies
Leisure Management
Recreation Management
Outdoor Adventure
Teacher Training

At college we offer a Foundation Degree in Sport, Health and Exercise

Career Progression:
You could go and work within the outdoor adventure industry in the following areas:

Outdoor Education/Adventure Centres
Leisure Centres
Coaching

Full Description:
The BTEC National Diploma comprises of 18 units of work which is the equivalent of 3 'A' Levels.

Additional study (home based study) will be required to complete the course and this is a minimum of 15 hours per week.

Full Time Sport (Outdoor Adventure) BTEC National Diploma

Price on request