Full Time Sports Development, Coaching and Fitness BTEC National Diploma

Sports Development, Coaching and Fitness BTEC National Diploma
This course will appeal to students who want to go on to further study or employment in the sport and recreation industries. You may be planning a career in Physical Education, Sports Science, Sports Development, Fitness Training, Sports Coaching or Physiotherapy.

The course will cover topics such as Anatomy, Sport and Exercise Psychology, Fitness Testing, Sports Massage, and Principles of Performance and Coaching. You will explore sports development and become involved in community sports and event organisation. Projects and assignments will be based on realistic work situations.

You will have access to specialist facilities, including a fitness laboratory and the Concorde Sports Centre.

What will I study?
Throughout the course you will be involved in both theoretical and practical work. You will develop your understanding of Sports Development and Fitness and apply this knowledge through investigations and projects.

You will take 7 core units:

• The Body in Action
• Health and Safety in Sport
• Training and Fitness for Sport
• Sports Coaching
• Sports Development
• Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise
• Practical Team or Individual Sports

You will also take 11 specialist units, which may include areas such as:

• Organising a Sports Event
• Psychology for Sports Performance
• Sports Injuries
• Exercise, Health and Lifestyle
• Rules, Regulations and Officiating in Sport
• Working with Children
• Biomechanics
• Research Methods
• Sports Nutrition

How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed through practical projects and assignments, including a research unit.

What can I do next?
The National Diploma in Sports Studies, Coaching and Fitness can lead on to further study in areas such as Sports Coaching, Fitness and Wellbeing, PE Teaching, Sports Therapy or Leisure Management, as well as employment in the Sports and Leisure Industry.