Course - BTEC National Certificate in Sport (Performance and Excellence) Football, Rugby or Netball Level 3

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Course - BTEC National Certificate in Sport (Performance and Excellence) Football, Rugby or Netball Level 3

  • Entry requirements Entry requirements At least 4 GCSEs at grades A-C - including English and Maths. Alternatively entry can be obtained by achieving a BTEC First Diploma at merit level or equivalent qualification.
  • Academic title BTEC National Certificate in Sport (Performance and Excellence) Football, Rugby or Netball
  • Course description General information

    The National Certificate in Sport follows the Performance and Excellence pathway and incorporates a practical football coaching programme. Potential students must demonstrate self motivation, enthusiasm and a geniune commitment to improve their academic and practical skills.

    Course content

    Students will study 12 Units over a 2-year period - 8 Core Units and 4 specialist units. These include:

        * Sports Coaching
        * Training and Fitness for Sport
        * Practical Sport Fitness
        * Testing for Sport and Exercise
        * Psychology for Sports Performance
        * Technical and Tactical.Skills in Sport
        * The Athlete's lifestyle
        * Key Skills

    Teaching and assessment

    Students will be assessed using a variety of assessment methods including completion of assignments, completion of training diaries and observation of practical skills.  Students will experience a variety of teaching and learning strategies.

    Progression

    This course is equivalent to 2 A' levels (2 x A2s) which means you can progress to Higher Education or look to obtain suitable employment.
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