Sport BTEC 90 Credit Diploma Level 3

During this course you will study: Principles of anatomy and physiology in sport The physiology of fitness Assessing risk in sport Fitness training and programming Principles and practices of outdoor education Fitness testing for sport and exercise Optional Units: Sports coaching Sports development Practical team sports Practical individual sports Sports nutrition Exercise, health and lifestyle Instructing physical activity and exercise Psychology for sports performance Physical education and the care of children and young people Work experience Technical and tactical skills The athlete’s lifestyle Profiling sports performance What skills will I gain? By studying this course you will: Develop your understanding on key anatomical structure and function Learn how to develop training programmes for specific groups Develop your confidence in dealing with work related issues Understand how to apply your skills to areas of the industry Improve your knowledge and understanding within key training principles Gain valuable team working and communication skills by taking part in events such as the college Olympics How will I be assessed? A variety of assessment methods are used including individual and group presentations, case studies, role-plays, question and answer, producing display materials, time constrained assessments, work-based assignments and assessment. This will allow you to develop skills you currently possess and work on new skills that will help you progress, it will also allow you to build a portfolio of evidence and complete other workpacks that are required for you to gain the qualifications in this programme. What can I do next? The skills you will learn from this course will enable you to: Progress directly onto the Extended Diploma as a year 2 option and then gain a place of study on our HNC Sport programme here at the college as a direct progression route onto Level 4 when you have completed the BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport Pursue a career as a sports scientist, physiotherapist, sports coach, sports development officer, sports psychologist or PE teacher or in leisure management