Working within the sports industry is exciting, fun and can be extremely rewarding. With the correct skills and training you can take the steps towards your dream career!
From this September the college will be running the BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Sports within local sports facilities where students will develop their skills, knowledge and confidence in the following areas:
- Fitness testing and training Sports activities including, badminton, volleyball and basketball
- Outdoor adventurous activities including mountain biking, hiking, orienteering
- Planning a sports event Sporting lifestyle factors
- Sports psychology
- Adventurous training expeditions
- Diet and nutrition
- Anatomy and physiology
This qualification is the equivalent to 4 GCSEs at grades A – C.
Progression
Students can choose to progress onto the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sports in order to aim for employment within the industry.
Course starts September 2012 and will run until June 2013.