BTEC National Extended Diploma - Sport

On this two year course students will focus on the study of the human body in sport, coaching skills and fitness instruction. There is also an emphasis on improving and developing sport within society. Students will need a wide range of sporting interests and enjoy taking part in all activities. As many study units are related to leadership and coaching, students should also be confident to work with peers and young children in schools.

The units studied on the course are:

• Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport • The Physiology of Fitness • Assessing Risk in Sport • Fitness Training and Programming • Sports Coaching • Sports Development • Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise • Practical Team Sports • Practical Individual Sports • Sports Nutrition • Current Issues in Sport • Leadership in Sport • Exercise, Health and Lifestyle • Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise • Psychology for Sports Performance • Sports Injuries • Sport and Exercise Massage • Rules, Regulations and Officiating in Sport • Organising Sports Events