Robert Napier PE Department BTEC First Diploma in SPORT BTEC SPORT

AVAILABLE COURSES FIRST (Sport and Exercise) DIPLOMA = 4 C+ First courses offered at key stage 4 BTEC SPORT

FIRST DIPLOMA The course is based on the following seven units:- 1. Fitness Testing and Training 2. Practical Sport 3. Injury in Sport 4. Planning and Leading Sports Activities 5. Nutrition for Sports Performance 6. Lifestyle and the Sports Performer 7. Effects of Exercise on the Body Systems BTEC SPORT

Employment and further study With further training or study, students can go into careers involving: leisure facilities sports centres health & fitness clubs sports coaching / teaching sports governing bodies BTEC SPORT A BTEC First Diploma prepares you for employment and provides a good grounding to go on to a more advanced course such as: BTEC National Diploma / Certificate / Award in Sport

Further information A majority of the course is classroom and assignment-based. By definition, the Practical Sport and The Lead units will be practically based. Assignments will be set and students must be well-organised to ensure that the deadlines are met. Students will be expected to do a considerable amount of work outside lessons, including reading and researching for assignments. The ability to manage time will be important. BTEC SPORT

Further Information (cont) Do you have a good range of sports interests and knowledge? Do you enjoy a challenge? Do you have high levels of attendance and motivation? Are you self motivated to write assignments? Are you organised and able to meet deadlines? Does sport excite you? If yes, then this may be the right course for you! BTEC SPORT