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The BTEC Nationals in Sport are two year full-time courses The aims of the courses are for you to be introduced to sport, exercise and fitness and to understand sports development and the leisure industry

A National Diploma is a work related qualification at advanced level. You will spend time on practical assignments and work closely with the local sports industry.
During the first year you may study nine units. During the second year you will study a further nine to complete an eighteen unit award, which is equivalent to three ‘A’ levels.

You will be expected to work in teams and also by yourself and be responsible for managing your own workload.

The course covers a wide range of topics including practical work experience and fitness.
Some of the subjects you will study are:

  • Sports Psycology
  • The Body in Action
  • Rules and Regulations
  • Health and Safety in Sport
  • Sports Massage and Therapy
  • Fitness and Testing
  • Sports Coaching
  • Sports Nutrition
  • Sports Development
  • Organising Sports Events
  • Practical Sports Studies

Further specialist units are delivered dependent on whether students follow a Sports Development, Coaching and Fitness or a Sports and Exercise Sciences pathway.

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