Sport (Extended Diploma)
BTEC
In Sketty
Description
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Type
BTEC
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Location
Sketty (Wales)
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Start date
Different dates available
On this two year course you will focus on the study of the human body in sport, coaching skills and fitness instruction. There is also an emphasis on improving and developing sport within society. You will need a wide range of sporting interests and enjoy taking part in all activities. As many study units are related to leadership and coaching, you should also be confident to work with peers and young children in schools.
The units studied on the course are:
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
The Physiology of Fitness
Assessing Risk in Sport
Fitness Training and Programming
Sports Coaching
Sports Development
Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise
Practical Team Sports
Practical Individual Sports
Sports Nutrition
Current Issues in Sport
Leadership in Sport
Exercise, Health and Lifestyle
Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise
Psychology for Sports Performance
Sports Injuries
Sport and Exercise Massage
Rules, Regulations and Officiating in Sport
Organising Sports Events
Updated November 2018
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Subjects
- Physiology
- Leadership
- Coaching
- Fitness
Course programme
You will be assessed in various ways including written assignments, presentations, leaflets, fact sheets, practical coaching, small reports and professional discussions.
Elements of this course can be delivered through the medium of Welsh.
Staying with GCS, you could progress on to the Foundation Degree in Sports Development and Management Common university courses include sport and PE, leisure management studies, sports coaching, sporting development and teaching PE.
Five GCSE’s at grade C or above including a minimum grade C in GCSE English and Maths or the Level 2 qualification in Sport or Public Services (with a Merit profile).
Additional information
Sport (Extended Diploma)