Sport : Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma ( = 4 GCSEs)

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What will you be working towards?

Code	L2-CDP-SPO
Qualification Type	National Diploma (BTEC)
Qualification Level	Level 2
Course type	Full Time

Overview

The Level 2 in Sport is a vocational, specific qualification which offers students an opportunity to study sport in the context of the exercise and fitness industry. The course includes a variety of sport-related modules and the chance to gain a range of additional qualifications such as sports coaching and first aid as well as literacy and numeracy. The course is equivalent to 4 GCSEs ( 4 - 9 level) and prepares students for employment in the sports sector or progression onto higher level courses.

Details

Core units include:

Practical sport
Anatomy and Physiology for sport

Specialist units include:

Fitness testing and training
Development of personal fitness
Lifestyle and the sports performer
Effects of exercise on the body systems
Injury in sport
Planning and Leading sports activities

Learning takes place through a variety of teaching methods, practical and theory-based and utilising analysis software, sports technologies and video analysis.You will have the opportunity to work with younger students in the leading and delivering of sports sessions, gain a first aid qualification and trial for the college sports team. There are a range of trips and team building activities included throughout the course.

How will it be delivered?

Units will be assessed in a variety of ways such as: Video Analysis, PowerPoint presentations, group discussions, posters, leaflets, reports, essays, media interviews, video tutorials, podcasts, practical demonstrations, coaching and leading sessions. Students must complete work related assignments in all the units to complete the course.

Entry requirements

A minimum of five grade Ds or 3s at GCSE, or equivalent, including English Language.

Your next steps...

Level 3 study in Sport (requiring minimum Merit grade or above in Level 2 Sport) or employment in the sport and fitness sector.

What does the course combine well with?

Students are able to retake GCSE English or Maths whilst on the course or undertake additional level 2 study.

Equivalents:

The Diploma is equivalent to 4 GCSEs.

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University Road, Wyggeston Drive, Leicester , Leicestershire, LE1 7RJ

Available dates

01/09/2021 to 31/08/2022
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1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours