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Sport Development, Coaching & Fitness BTEC Level 3
Where are you going?
Gym Manager
Medic
Personal Trainer
Physiotherapist
Sport Development Officer
student profile Courtney Tattersall
Sport Development, Coaching and Fitness BTEC Level 3
“Runshaw had the course that I wanted to do. I enjoy the practical sessions and the theory lessons. I am also a member of the Netball Academy. I hope to continue my studies on a Sports Teaching course at Edge Hill University.”
Outstanding
Teaching
What will I learn?
This course is aimed at students who wish
to progress to university to study Sport, PE Teaching, Sports Therapy or Sports Coaching, or alternatively go in to employment.
The Extended Diploma in Sport Development, Coaching and Fitness is a non-examination course and enables you to confidently build upon your knowledge and progress through the course.
Some of the units studied are:
• anatomy and physiology
• fitness testing
• sports nutrition
• sports coaching
• sports massage
• work experience in sport
How will I be assessed?
Assessment methods are varied to meet the needs of all students and to ensure a wide variety of employability skills are developed.
They include the following:
• reports
• essays
• presentations
• interviews
• practical observations
What enrichment can I look forward to?
Students have experienced an exciting range of activities. Some examples are:
• induction week at Pontins activity centre in North Wales
• wide range of activities on trips week • bowling and JumpNation
• visits to major sporting venues
What progression is there?
The majority of students continue with their education following the completion of the Extended Diploma, and some choose to enter employment.
Previous students have gone on to study the following:
• Sports Coaching
• Sports Nutrition
• PE teaching (primary/secondary) • Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
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