Sport Pearson BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate

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Study Mode: Full Time Programme Component Course Level: 2

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Enhance your sporting expertise with the Level 2 extended diploma  

This qualification will develop your knowledge and understanding of sport and will provide opportunities to study areas which relate directly to the needs of employers in specific areas of the industry.   

You will have the opportunity to showcase your sporting skills, have your performance analysed and receive guidance on how to improve, develop your coaching and performance analysis skills through practical activities and demonstrations, improve your personal fitness and take part in individual and team training sessions. 

You will also study elements of sports psychology and the effects that sport has on mental health.   

You will also complete 30 hours of work experience and attend lessons to improve your English and maths (or use the time for directed study if you already have Grade 4 or above).

You will be required to approve a college-branded sports kit which costs approximately £80 - details will be provided on acceptance to the course and financial support may be available to help with these costs.

To access this course you are required to have: 

Four GCSE passes at Grade 3 or above, including maths and English OR  
Level 1 diploma in sport OR 
Level 2 coaching qualification

You will also be required to attend an interview with one of the college's admissions tutors to discuss your career aspirations and determine your suitability for the course. 

During this course you will study the following modules: 

Core

Fitness for sport and exercise    
Practical sports performance   
Carrying out a sports-related project   
The mind and sports performance   
The sports performer in action   
Training for personal fitness   
Anatomy and physiology for sports performance

Optional modules: 

Leading sports activities internal  
Promotion and sponsorship in sport internal  
Lifestyle and well-being internal  
Injury and the sports performer internal  
Running a sports event internal  
The sport and active leisure industry internal  
Profiling sports performance

By studying this course you will: 

Develop your understanding on key anatomical structure & function 
Learn how to develop training programmes for specific groups 
Develop your confidence in dealing with work related issues  
Understand how to apply your skills to areas of the industry  
Improve your knowledge and understanding within key training principles 
Gain valuable team working and communication skills by taking part in events

Throughout the course you will be assessed in the following ways:

Individual and group presentations
Case studies
Role play
Question and answer sessions,
Production of display materials and advertising
Time constrained assessments
Work-based assignments
Practical assessments
Production of a portfolio of evidence

The skills you will learn from this course will enable you to: 

Progress directly onto the first year of the Sport Level 3 Extended Diploma
Pursue a sports-related role in a range of areas

Five reasons to choose us:

Purpose-built sports centre equipped with fitness and training equipment
Work with paying clients as part of your course
Boost your own strength and fitness as part of your course
Industry-recognised qualifications to impress future employers
Experienced tutors who have worked in the industry themselves

We have an excellent success rate on this course and many of our past students have gone on to have successful careers in the sports industry.

While you are on this course you will get to take part in educational visits to fitness exhibitions and gyms and will also have the opportunity to enhance your learning by attending workshops and hearing from guest speakers