application form - Stockton Riverside College

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SPORT –
BTEC DIPLOMA LEVEL 2
THE COURSE
You will develop your understanding of
various aspects of sport, including
fitness testing and training, sports
coaching, organising events and your
knowledge of the human body. You will
take part in a varied programme of
activities which may also include outdoor
activities. The course is equivalent to
four GCSEs grade A*–E.
Your learning will include:
• fitness testing and training
• anatomy and physiology for sport
• development of personal fitness
• effects of exercise on the body systems
• planning and leading sports activities
• nutrition for sports performance.
You will also develop your
communication, application of number,
I.T. skills and skills in improving your
own learning and performance.
You may also have the opportunity
to study first aid, coaching awards or
the community sports leader award.
You may wish to participate in
recreational or competitive sport
as part of the college’s enrichment
programme, as well as having the
opportunity to participate in outdoor
activity residentials, for example, the
Mountain Centre in Scotland.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Four D grades at GCSE or an appropriate
Level 1 qualification. An interest in sport
and exercise is essential.
PROGRESSION
On completion of this course, you will be
able to progress to a Level 3 programme
or enter the Leisure and Sport industry.
LOCATION
This course is taught at SRC Bede
Sixth Form campus.
COURSE DURATION
1 year
SPORT PERFORMANCE AND
EXCELLENCE – BTEC EXTENDED
DIPLOMA LEVEL 3
THE COURSE
Your learning will focus on performance
within a range of sports, with the
opportunity to focus on specific areas
of interest. You will participate in both
theory and practical sessions covering
a range of topics and different
activities. This course is equivalent
to studying three A Levels.
Your learning will include:
• fitness testing for sport and exercise
• psychology for sports performance
• technical and tactical skills in sport
• sports coaching
• instructing physical activity and exercise
• sports injuries/massage.
You will also continue to develop
your skills in English and Mathematics
and improving your own learning
and performance. There is also the
opportunity to gain further qualifications
in first aid, coaching awards, fitness
instructing, community sports and
leaders award (CSLA) and participate
in outdoor residentials.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of four GCSE passes at
grade C or above, including English
and Mathematics or an appropriate
Level 2 qualification.
PROGRESSION
You will be able to progress to higher
education on a Level 4 programme or
enter the leisure, sport and coaching
industry which includes:
• sports coaching/psychology
development
• fitness training/leisure assistant
• outdoor activities instructor.
LOCATION
This course is taught at SRC Bede
Sixth Form campus.
COURSE DURATION
2 year