Course - BTEC National Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science
Academic titleBTEC National Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science
Course descriptionDuration:
This is a 2 year course with 9 units being studied each year.
What does it include?
Modules are as follows:
Year 1
- Sport & Exercise Psychology
- Anatomy for Sport and Exercise
- Fitness Training
- Training & Fitness in Sport
- Research in Sport and Exercise
- Exercise, Health & Lifestyle
- Sports Coaching
- Sport & Exercise Physiology
- Work-Based Experience
Year 2
- Project in Sport & Exercise Science
- Sports Nutrition
- Sports Injuries
- Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise
- Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Sports and Exercise Massage
- Sports Biomechanics in Action
- Sport and Society
- Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology
Additional courses you will do as part of this course include:
What do I need to get on to it?
You will need at least 4 GCSEs at grades A-C or a Merit grade from a First Diploma (Sport & Exercise Science) or NVQ equivalents. Qualifications in Maths, English and Science are desirable.
Where does it lead?
This course could lead you onto higher education (degree level)in subject related areas.
Work in the Fitness industry (Fitness Instructor)