BTEC Level 2 First Diploma in Sport
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What will you be working towards?
| Code | FICSheffL2 |
| Qualification Type | GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent |
| Qualification Level | Level 2 |
| Course type | Full Time |
Overview
This course has been developed in partnership with industry experts and ex-professional players as an applied science qualification with a key focus on football.
This course is designed for anyone 16+ with a keen interest in sport, in particular football, the football performer and wants to follow an exciting career in the football workforce including refereeing, coaching, playing, physiotherapy. The course will provide the opportunity to develop a range of practical skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life in this area.
The BTEC Level 2 First Diploma in Sport will give you, the students a good base knowledge into the theory side of the sports industry and therefore; support you in choosing the career pathway you would desire to succeed in.
Supporting this it will also give the students a good base knowledge and stepping stone onto the Level 3 qualification of what to expect and to succeed in gaining a highly qualified sports qualification.
Details
This course combines the theory and practice of sport with the key focus of football.
All students will complete 7 mandatory units.
• Fitness for Sport and Exercise
• Practical Sports Performance
• Carrying out a Sports Related Project
• Mind and Sports Performance
• The Sports Performer in Action
• Training for Personal Fitness
• Anatomy and Physiology for Sports Performance
All students will also complete further optional units dependant on their desired career path. This course will enable the students to shape and design their future and career paths, whether that is to go to University, back into football or progress onto the management side in sport.
How will it be delivered?
The course the students are undertaken will mostly be assessed internally by their educational tutor or another team memebr to mee the required percentage levels.
85% Internal Assessment
15% External Assessment
Entry requirements
Students are more likely to gain a place if they have GCSE passes including 1 GCSE at grade 4.
During course interview each learner will be reviewed individually.
Your next steps...
Once the students have completed their current qualification they have enrolled on, they wil then be given the opportunitiy to progress onto Level 3 in Sports & Exercise Science.
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