Course information
Sports Studies
Trent College - Derbyshire
01158494949
Derby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 4AD
Course summary

The BTEC National Diploma in Sport is designed to equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills in the areas of sports science, sports development and coaching. Completion of this course could progress into full-time employment within the leisure industry or higher educational opportunities at university. Year 12: • Two external assessments • Unit 1: Anatomy & Physiology (External Exam) • Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being (External Task). There will be options for a retake in Year 13 if required • Unit 8: Coaching for performance • Unit 5: Application of Fitness Testing Year 13: • One external assessment • Unit 22: Investigating Business in Sport and the Active Leisure Industry (external Task) • Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry • Unit 4: Sports Leadership • Unit 23: Skill Acquisition in Sport • Unit 17: Sports Injury Management

Entry requirements

GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, which should ideally include English, Maths and Science. Students should have an interest in sport and regularly participate at a minimum of recreational level.

How you'll be assessed

This qualification will be available as an Extended Certificate (equal to one A Level ) or as a Diploma (equal to two A Levels), depending on the number of units taken. External examination on units 1 and 2, completed in the first year. Unit 22 exam in second year (for Diploma course). Retakes will be available. Internal written coursework, across six units, over two years; roughly three assessments per unit and one assignment every fortnight. 65% weighting of final qualification.

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About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
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AddressDerby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 4AD