Sport - BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3

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Extended Diploma (3 A Level Equiv.) The course units will be selected from core units and specialist units taught over a 2 year period. The following core units will be studied: Anatomy and Physiology, Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-Being and Professional Development in the Sports Industry. Specialist units will be taught across the following courses: Practical Sport Performance, Sports Leadership, Application of Fitness Testing, Sports Event Organisation, Sports Psychology, Coaching for Performance, Technical & Tactical Demands of Sport, The Athlete's Lifestyle, Sports Performance Analysis, Sports Massage, Research Methods in Sport, Sports Injury Management and Development and Provision of Sport Physical Activity. What will I be doing? Anatomy and Physiology is a unit where you explore the human body, its structure and how we use it to optimise performance in sport. This is externally assessed via an online exam. Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-Being is insightful into fitness training sessions, how to design them, make them specific to their sport, and even get the chance to see how effective they are by completing a six week training programme. Professional Development in the Sports Industry explores the knowledge and skills required for different career pathways in the sports industry, looking at career plans and carrying out skills audits. Application of Fitness Testing allows students to gain an understanding of different fitness tests, their importance in health and fitness monitoring, and how they compare to the elite performers of the sporting world. Sports Psychology develops the understanding of how the power of the mind can influence performance, and which techniques are most effective in dealing with stress, anxiety and arousal in sport. Technical and Tactical Skills Demands in Sport gives an opportunity for students to analyse their sporting heroes, then lo

Course information

Name: Sport - BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3 Qualification title: BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment The course is structured to have 5 lessons per unit, per week, with one additional support session (Course Tutorial). Each unit typically has three assignments, which are supported with 'How To Do It Sheets', guiding the students through the assignment, giving tips on information to include. The whole course is supported by an excellent intranet site, containing all of the information students need, as well as additional support sessions during study periods. Throughout the course, course tutorial sessions will form a compulsory part of the timetable. Students will meet with their course tutor weekly, discussing their current progress, gaining feedback on their assignments and receiving support and guidance in their career aspirations. Student progress is also tracked through course tutorial, so students are aware of what grades they have achieved, and what they need to attain to achieve their desired grade. This all forms a vital part of the student success on the course. You will have the opportunity to undertake additional courses of: CSLA, HSLA, Extended Project, First Aid and Child Protection in Sport. There will also be an opportunity to complete sport specific leaders awards with related National Governing Bodies. These will provide excellent additional qualifications for prospective employment and unit criteria will be integrated within them. The course may also involve field trips, with previous destinations being Club La Santa in Lanzarote, where certain units will be studied. At the end of year one, you will complete a one week, sport industry-related work experience placement, aimed at your personal career development. Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20170119 13:25:54 Updated 20170119 13:25:54

Entry requirements

None

Provider

Peter Symonds College: Adult Education
Further Education
ace@psc.ac.uk
01962 886166
http://www.psc.ac.uk/ace/

Address

Stoney Lane
Weeke Town: Winchester County:Hants

Learning aims

Title: BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport (QCF) Qualification: BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport (QCF) Classification: Leisure, Travel and Tourism

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