Level 2 Sport @ FC United of Manchester

Course Details Level 2 Sport @ FC United of Manchester

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This is a full time course

Qualification

Awarding Body: EDEXCEL

Award: BTEC Diploma in Sport (QCF)

Course Content

FC United Football Club has teamed up with Hopwood Hall College to offer a one year Level 2 BTEC Extended Certificate based at Broadhurst FC United in Manchester.

You will learn about different aspects of the sports industry including fitness training, nutrition, understanding how the body works, preparing to coach a range of sports activities, as well as organising sports events. In addition to this you will have the opportunity to undertake work experience alongside playing football in the BCS ECFA League.

Students will receive expert coaching from FC United.

This course has been developed to meet the expanding employment opportunities within the industry including: health and fitness facilities, coaching/teaching, professional sport and performance.


Topics on this course include:


• Principles of anatomy and physiology in sport

• Sports coaching

• Practical team sports

• Sports nutrition

• Psychology for sports performance

• Fitness training and programming

• Sport as a business

• Sports and exercise massage

• Anatomy and physiology for sport

• Injury in sport

Entry Requirements

4 GCSEs grade D or above to include English and Mathematics

Possible Progression

Level 3 BTEC courses, Fitness Academy or Employment.