Sport
Course
In Plymouth
Description
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Location
Plymouth
Level One Level Two All sports performers want to be the best they can be, and participation in sport continues to grow. Ever wondered what makes winners in the top league so successful, or why some sports people fall apart under pressure? This broad sports and fitness based qualification will allow you to experience a whole range of subjects in sports, fitness and the outdoor activity industries. There will also be great opportunities to complete additional qualifications, take part in work experience and go on loads of trips and visits. You will gain a great understanding of what jobs are available within the industry and we'll help you decide what employment route you want to follow to gain the job of your dreams.
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About this course
Entry requirements
In our experience in order to be successful on this course you will need one of the following:
four GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C) grade including English and maths, preferably with physical education and science
BTEC first diploma at merit level, with a satisfactory reference regarding attendance, attitude and potential for development
successful completion of the BTEC level 3 subsidiary diploma in sport
an NVQ level 2/technical certificate
successful completion of an Apprenticeship course
equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience
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Subjects
- Fitness
- IT
Course programme
What you'll learn
The course includes the following subjects:
- anatomy and physiology
- fitness training and programming for sport, health and wellbeing
- sports leadership
- application of fitness testing
- sports psychology
- practical sports performance
- coaching for sports performance
- sports events organisation
- exercise and circuit-based physical activity
- work experience
- coaching and leadership for participation
Your individualised study programme will be made up of the following four areas:
- the qualification you are studying
- English and maths
- work experience
- other activities to develop your personal skills e.g. preparing you for employment, training or higher/further education
Sport