Introduction to Sports

This course is a great way to improve your skills if you want to work in the sport, recreation and fitness industry. There will be a lot of hands-on work as well as classroom study.

Course ref no: 10021

Duration

A full-time 1 year course running over 4 days per week.
Start date: September

Entry Requirements

4 D grades at GCSE including English and Maths or a pass at NVQ1. If you do not achieve your English or Maths at grade D, there will be opportunities to achieve this along side this qualification.

Modules

Fitness testing and training
Outdoor and adventurous activities
Planning and leading sports activities
Psychology for sports performance
Nutrition for sports performance
Leading outdoor and adventurous activities
Work experience in the sports industry
Expedition experience
Effects of exercise on the body systems
Planning and running a sports event

Career Progression

You can go onto the Advanced Outdoor Sports and Recreation course

Campus

Located at Brooksby Campus

Full Course Title

EDEXCEL BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Sport

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