Level 3 Extended Diploma Sport Development, Coaching & Fitness
Course Content
The course allows learners to develop a range of high level personal and professional skills, which provides learners with experience within Sports Coaching & Fitness. Learners will need to demonstrate competence within a variety of areas and typically include:
• Anatomy and physiology in sport
• Physiology of fitness
• Psychology for sports performance
• Analysis of sports performance
• Fitness training and programming
• Sport coaching
• Sport development
• Fitness testing
• Assessing risk in sport
• Sports injuries
• Practical team/individual sports
• Sport nutrition
• Leadership in sport
• Exercise, health and lifestyle
• Exercise for specific groups
• Instructing physical activity and exercise
• Sports facilities and operational management
Jobs and Careers
Employment in the Sport and Active Leisure industry.
Download Application Form| Course code: | FT286 |
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| Section: | Technolgy, Public Services & Sport |
| Progression routes: | Could allow you to progress onto the following course: NVQ L4 in Sports Management, Higher National Diploma (HND), BSc (Hon.) Sport and Exercise Science, BSc (Hon.) Sports Therapy Rehabilitiation, BSc (Hon.) Coaching Science and B.Ed (teaching) or equivalent courses. |
| Duration: | Two years full time |
| Entry requirements: | 4 GCSE passes at grades A-C, preferably including English, Maths and Science, or an equivalent related qualification. |
| Interview required: | Yes. |
| Fee: | If you are aged 19+ a fee may be payable. Please check with Learner Services. |
| Additional costs / materials required: | Yes for residential visits/trips.Course specific polo shirt, gym kit. |
| Tutor contact: | Paul Tonks on 01562 512090 ptonks@kidderminster.ac.uk |
| Qualifications gained: | Edexcel Extended Diploma in Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness). |
| Awarding body: | BTEC Edexcel |
| Examinations / assessment: | All units will be internally assessed and externally moderated. |
