Sport Performance and Conditioning BTEC Extended Diploma Qualification

UPDATED 20161122 12:30:48

In the afterglow of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games,the English Institute of Sport is looking forward to the Rio 2016 Games and beyond. Sussex Downs College is looking to support this by creating a unique course aimed at those wanting to develop their careers in performance sport. This is the 2nd year of the Performance and Conditioning programme and students will work towards a BTEC level 3 Extended Diploma in Performance & Excellence. Students will cover many aspects from their own sporting discipline, from sports injuries, sports technical and tactical skills, sports performance and sports massage. Students also have the flexibility to combine their training with a traditional A Level pathway if they possess the entry qualifications. The BTEC qualification encourages the development of playing skills, whilst also providing a good foundation in training, tactical and coaching techniques. Students cover many aspects of their own sporting discipline, from sports nutrition, sports psychology, sports performance and fitness testing to sports coaching, lifestyle management, career planning, health and safety and communication, physiology and injury prevention. Gym/ Fitness Instructor Course Content: This Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym Course) will develop students to a competent and confident level to plan and instruct gym exercise programmes within a gym environment, covering subjects including: • Anatomy & physiology • Warm ups, dynamic stretching, cool downs and developmental stretching • Develop a key understanding of the programming principles • How to use functional and innovative gym equipment • The use of cardiovascular equipment • Introduction to body weight training • Effective customer care • Promoting physical activity to the general public

Course information

Name: Sport Performance and Conditioning BTEC Extended Diploma Qualification Qualification title: BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20161122 12:30:48 Updated 20161122 12:30:48

Entry requirements

None

Provider

SUSSEX DOWNS COLLEGE
Further Education
info@sussexdowns.ac.uk
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http://www.sussexdowns.ac.uk/

Address

Ecat House, Cross Levels Way Town: Eastbourne