The twelve-unit BTEC National Certificate offers a specialist qualification that focuses on particular aspects of employment within the Sport, Fitness and Leisure sector. As such, the Certificate offers a qualification which can extend the study and provide vocational emphasis for learners also following an A level course. Equally the BTEC National Certificate offers a focused qualification for students who wish to follow a shorter programme of study that is directly related to their work experience or to an aspect of employment that they wish to move into in the future.
In this course you will study 12 units, all related to an aspect of Sport Development, Coaching Fitness, as follows: -
Core
- 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
Specialist
- Practical Individual
- Leadership
- Exercise, Health and Lifestyle
- Instructing Physical Activity
- Psychology
This course involves a large amount of practical activity. Students should be regularly taking part in sport in and out of school to allow them to be successful. Students will be expected to take full part in practical lessons, unless excused through illness or injury. There are many opportunities to work independently, completing background reading, research or recording findings. We expect that candidates will word-process all written assignments and so successful students will quickly take control of their time-management and independent learning to allow them to meet deadlines.
It is desirable to have completed the GCSE Physical Education course to a grade C or above before embarking on the BTEC Sport or completed the BTEC First Diploma in Sport at Merit level or Distinction level.
What can I do at the end of the course?
This qualification prepares you for entry onto Higher Education in University or College. Alternatively this course prepares you for work in the Sports Industry. Job opportunities include: -
- Sports Teaching, Leisure Managment, Fitness Instructing and Sports Development mention just a few
