Sport and Leisure

The BTEC Level 2 Diploma is designed to give learners a basic grounding in the understanding and knowledge of the sport and active leisure sector.  Learners may choose to specialise is sports performance or exercise and fitness by following units with this particular emphasis.

The course looks specifically at the mechanisms of the body whilst performing in sport. The main units taught may benefit those looking at careers in Physiotherapy, Sport Rehabilitation, Coaching and teaching Physical Education. The course aims to prepare the learners for Higher Education and further qualifications with a wide range of subjects and assessment techniques.

The course involves an in depth practical and theory based programme, for people who want to develop a career in the sports and fitness industry, e.g. teaching physical education, coaching sport, providing essential knowledge and practical application.

 
The course looks specifically at practical participation, testing, coaching, leading and organising sports events at different levels whilst also preparing students for higher education with a range of assessment techniques.

 
The course consists of 18 units, taught over two years, Each unit has a set number of tasks (ranging from 1-5) dependant on the learning outcome and type of assessment. The grades from these tasks contribute to the overall unit grade. Task deadlines will be given at the start of the year and deadlines must be kept as part of the successful completion of the Extended Diploma course.
 

The course involves an in depth practical and theory based programme, for people who want to develop a career in the Outdoor Education field either teaching at a centre or leading groups in the outdoors.

The course will tackle a wide range of units ranging from Anatomy and Physiology to Risk Assessment. Learners are given an opportunity where possible to visit existing outdoor providers and obtain additional qualifications such as Orienteering and First Aid.

The BTEC Extended Diplomas in Sport have been developed in the sport and active leisure sector to: provide education and training for sport, leisure and recreation employees give opportunities for sport, leisure and recreation employees to achieve a nationally recognised Level 3 vocationally specific qualification give full-time learners the opportunity to enter employment in the sport and active leisure sector or to progress to higher education vocational qualifications such as the Edexcel BTEC Higher Nationals in Sport or related areas give learners the opportunity to develop a range of techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.
Lectures consists of 16 hours a week including key skills studies. With time also available for individual study as well as Academi Menai training if selected or to use a range of sporting facilities available in the sports hall.
 

The course looks specifically at the mechanisms of the body whilst performing in sport, in terms of anatomy, physiology and psychology and practical work which invloves fitness testing, practical team sports and developing overall fitness.