BTEC Specifcations

Course Information

Leeds college



Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing

This Level 2 industry recognised course is designed to provide learners with the necessary skills and knowledge to plan, deliver and evaluate safe and effective exercise sessions for clients. This will be specifically focused around gym-based exercise and over the duration of the course, learners will develop a wide range of skills that will be extremely beneficial in the health and fitness industry.

Successful completion of this course could lead to progression onto a Level 3 study programme in Personal Training at Leeds City College.

EXAMPLE MODULES

Anatomy & Physiology for Exercise
Principles of Exercise, Fitness & Health 

Planning Gym-Based Exercise

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The entry requirements for this course are:

Four Grade 3's at GCSE (including Maths or English)

ENGLISH & MATHS

Your study programme includes the provision of English and Maths. This will be embedded into your timetable and you will have dedicated tutors who will support you in improving your grades in these areas.

OPPORTUNITIES

As part of this programme of study, you will undertake work experience to further enhance knowledge, skills and understanding around the sector. This could include working with a range of clients in the gym environment.


Level 2 Certificate in Activity Leadership

This Level 2 course is designed to provide opportunity for learners to develop and improve their coaching and leadership skills within sport. Learning will enhance the knowledge and understanding of this environment, including disability sport.

This course will provide opportunities to gain experiences working with children and young people in varying communities and could lead to further study in the sports coaching and leadership field.

Successful completion of this course could lead to progression onto a Level 3 study programme at Leeds City College.

EXAMPLE MODULES

Leading activity sessions
Enable disabled people to take part in activities

Support the work of your team and organisation

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The entry requirements for this course are:

Four Grade 3's at GCSE (including Maths or English)

ENGLISH & MATHS

Your study programme includes the provision of English and Maths. This will be embedded into your timetable and you will have dedicated tutors who will support you in improving your grades in these areas.

OPPORTUNITIES

As part of this programme of study, you will undertake work experience to further enhance knowledge, skills and understanding around the sector. This could include supporting with local sporting events.


BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Sport & Fitness / National Diploma in Sport, Fitness & Personal Training

Designed as a one-year, full-time course of study initially, with the option to continue studying for a second year. Completing the two year programme will lead to completion of the full National Diploma in Sport, Fitness & Personal Training and is equivalent in size to 2 A-Levels with the added bonus of achieving a CIMSPA endorsed Gym Instructing qualification in Year 1 and if continuing into Year 2, a Personal Training qualification too. There are 3 units in total in Year 1 with a further 4 units completed in Year 2.

YEAR 1 MODULES

Health & Wellbeing in Sport
Careers in Sport & Active Leisure Fitness Skills Development

YEAR 2 MODULES

Business & Technology in Personal Training
Self Employment in Sport Nutrition for Physical Performance

Personal Trainer Skill Development

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The entry requirements for this course are: Four Grade 4's at GCSE (including English OR Maths) .

UCAS

The maximum UCAS points you can achieve in Year 1 is 56. If completing the Extended Diploma, the maximum UCAS points at the end of Year 2 is 112.

ENGLISH & MATHS

Your study programme includes the provision of English OR Maths (where applicable). This will be embedded into your timetable and you will have dedicated tutors who will support you in improving your grades in these areas.

OPPORTUNITIES

As part of this programme of study, you will undertake work experience to further enhance knowledge, skills and understanding around the sector. This will include experiences within the health and fitness sector.


Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Sports Coaching / Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching & Development

Designed as a one-year, full-time course of study initially, with the option to continue studying for a second year. Completing the two year programme will lead to completion of the full National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching & Development and is equivalent in size to 3 A-Levels with the added bonus of achieving a CIMSPA endorsed Assistant Coach qualification in Year 1 and if continuing into Year 2, a full Coach qualification too. There are 6 units in total in Year 1 with a further 6 units completed in Year 2.

EXAMPLE YEAR 1 MODULES

Health & Wellbeing in Sport Careers in Sport & Active Leisure
Coaching Skills Development

Sport Development Self-Employment in Sport & Physical Activity

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The entry requirements for this course are:
Five Grade 4's at GCSE (including English AND Maths.

Please note, where learners do not meet these entry requirements, they will be offered an alternative course.

UCAS

The maximum UCAS points you can achieve in Year 1 is 84. If completing the Extended Diploma, the maximum UCAS points at the end of Year 2 is 168.

EXAMPLE YEAR 2 MODULES

Research Project
Nutrition for Physical Performance
Applied Coaching Skills
Rules, Regulations & Officiating in Sport

Sports Injuries

OPPORTUNITIES

As part of this programme of study, you will undertake work experience to further enhance knowledge, skills and understanding around the sector. This will include experiences within the coaching sector.


BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Sport / National Extended Diploma in Sport

Designed as a one-year, full-time course of study initially, with the option to continue studying for a second year. Completing the two year programme will lead to completion of the full Extended Diploma in Sport and is equivalent in size to 3 A-Levels. This course is assessed by exams and coursework. There are 7 units in total in Year 1 with two of these being externally assessed exams. There are 6 further units in Year 2, with two of these being externally assessed exams too.

YEAR 1 MODULES

Anatomy & Physiology (Exam)
Fitness Training and Programming (Exam) Sports Leadership Professional Development Coaching for Performance Research Methods in Sport Practical Sports Performance

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The entry requirements for this course are:
Five Grade 4's at GCSE (including English AND Maths.

Please note, where learners do not meet these entry requirements, they will be offered an alternative course.

UCAS

The maximum UCAS points you can achieve in Year 1 is 84. If completing the Extended Diploma, the maximum UCAS points at the end of Year 2 is 168.

YEAR 2 MODULES

Development of Sports Provision (Exam) Business in Sport (Exam) Sports Massage

Sports Injuries
Skill Acquisition in Sport Rules & Regulations in Sport Sports Psychology

OPPORTUNITIES

As part of this programme of study, you will undertake work experience to further enhance knowledge, skills and understanding around the sector. This will include experiences within the coaching sector.


BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma / National Extended Diploma in Sport & Exercise Science

Designed as a one-year, full-time course of study initially, with the option to continue studying for a second year. Completing the two year programme will lead to completion of the full Extended Diploma in Sport & Exercise Science and is equivalent in size to 3 A-Levels. This course is assessed by exams and coursework. There are 6 units in total in Year 1 with two of these being externally assessed exams.

YEAR 1 MODULES

Functional Anatomy (Exam) Applied Psychology (Exam) Biomechanics in Sport Coaching for Performance Research Methods in Sport Instructing Physical Activity

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The entry requirements for this course are:
Five Grade 4's at GCSE (including English AND Maths.

Please note, where learners do not meet these entry requirements, they will be offered an alternative course.

UCAS

The maximum UCAS points you can achieve in Year 1 is 84. If completing the Extended Diploma, the maximum UCAS points at the end of Year 2 is 168.

Students typically go on to University and study a range of sports related degrees e.g. sports science, teaching, nutrition, physiotherapy, sports therapy, rehabilitation, journalism etc.

YEAR 2 MODULES

Sport & Exercise Physiology (Exam)
Sports Nutrition (Exam) Sports Massage

Sports Injuries
Research Project in Sport Field & Lab Based Testing Specialised Fitness Training

OPPORTUNITIES

As part of this programme of study, you will undertake work experience to further enhance knowledge, skills and understanding around the sector. This will include experiences within the coaching sector.

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