BTEC First Diploma in Sport
(Performance) (Level 2)

This course focuses on developing your understanding of various aspects of sport, including fitness testing and training, sports coaching, organising events, and your knowledge of the human body. You will take part in a varied programme of activities which may also include outdoor activities.

The programme is equivalent to four GCSEs grade A*-E and is studied full time.

Entry Requirements
4 D grades at GCSE or an appropriate Level 1 qualification. An interest in sport and exercise is essential.

Length of course: 1 year

Units
• Health, safety and injury
• Nutrition for sports performance
• Fitness for sports performance
• Sports coaching
• The body in sport
• Practical sports

You will also develop your key skills in the areas of communication, application of number, information technology and improving own learning and performance.

You may also have the opportunity to study first aid, coaching awards or the Community Sports Leader Award. You may wish to participate in recreational or competitive sport as part of the college’s enrichment programme.

Learners on the programme may also have the opportunity to participate in outdoor activities residentials during the course, ie. the Mountain Centre in Scotland for a varied programme of adventurous activities.

Progression
On completion of this course you will be able to progress to further education on a level 3 programme or enter the Leisure and Sport industry.

BTEC First Diploma in Sport (Outdoor
Education)

The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of the skills required to participate in and lead outdoor adventurous activities including an overnight expedition. The course also develops an understanding of anatomy and physiology as well as fitness training, nutritional and physiological aspects of outdoor activity participation.

The programme is equivalent to four GCSE grades A-C and is studied full-time.

Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs at grades D or an appropriate level 1 qualification. An interest in and willingness to participate in practical outdoor activities and sporting/fitness activities is essential.

Core Units
• Body in Sport
• Health, Safety & Injury
• Practical outdoor and adventurous activities
• Leading outdoor activities
• Preparation for sport
• Expedition experience

You will also develop your key skills in the areas of communication, application of number, information technology and improving own learning and performance.

You may also have the opportunity to study first aid, coaching awards or the Community Sports Leader Award. You may wish to participate in recreational or competitive sport as part of the college’s enrichment programme.

Learners on the programme may also have the opportunity to participate in outdoor activities residentials during the course, ie. the Mountain Centre in Scotland for a varied programme of adventurous activities.

You may wish to participate in recreational or competitive sport as part of the college’s enrichment programme.