NCFE
Level 2
QN: 601/3038/6
Curriculum Active
NCFE Level 2 Diploma in Sport
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NCFE. Classified as a Other General Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1177 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
NCFE
Syllabus Units
25 Units
Guided Hours
1177 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Anatomy and physiology for exercise
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the structure and function of the skeletal system
- Know the structure and function of the muscular system
- Know the structure and function of the cardiovascular system
- Know the structure and function of the respiratory system
- Understand the nervous system and its relation to exercise
- Understand energy systems and their relation to exercise
2
Developing sporting skills and tactical awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the technical and tactical skills for a selected sport
- Know how to assess technical and tactical skills
- Know how to use goal setting to improve own performance
3
Development of personal fitness through training
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the fitness, training and psychological requirements of sport
- Know the lifestyle factors that affect sports training and performance
- Be able to plan and implement a personal fitness training programme
- Be able to review a personal fitness training programme
4
Expedition experience
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the safety and environmental considerations for a multiday expedition
- Be able to use skills and techniques required for a multiday expedition
- Be able to plan for a multiday expedition
- Be able to carry out and review a multiday expedition
5
Factors affecting participation in sport and physical activity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what affects individuals' participation in sport
- Understand how sports participation and physical activities in the UK are influenced by politics
- Understand how the media and technology influence participation in sport and physical activity
- Understand why people participate in sport and physical activity
6
Introduction to healthy exercise and nutrition
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the effects of exercise on the body
- Understand the components and principles of fitness
- Understand nutritional guidelines for different demographics
- Understand the health benefits of good nutrition
7
Introduction to sports massage
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know basic anatomy and physiology requirements for sports massage
- Know the benefits and effects of sports massage
- Know sports massage requirements
- Know how to assist in sports massage sessions
- Be able to identify and advise on sports massage aftercare
8
Leading an outdoor activity session
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to plan an outdoor activity session
- Understand how to lead an outdoor activity session
- Be able to lead an outdoor activity session
- Know how to review an activity session
9
Lifestyle and the sports performer
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to manage own work commitments and leisure time
- Know appropriate behaviour for an elite athlete
- Know the factors that influence effective career planning
- Be able to participate in a media interview
10
Outdoor and adventurous activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the organisation and provision of outdoor and adventurous activities
- Know health and safety considerations and environmental impacts associated with participation in outdoor and adventurous activities
- Be able to demonstrate techniques and skills associated with selected outdoor and adventurous activities
- Be able to review performance in outdoor and adventurous activities
11
Participating in sport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to organise a sports activity
- Be able to participate in a sports activity
- Be able to review participation in the sports activity
- Understand rules, regulations and the concept of fair play within sport
12
Performance analysis for sport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the potential benefits of performance analysis
- Know how to performance profile sporting activity
- Understand the role of technology in performance analysis
- Be able to analyse sports performance
- Know how to provide feedback on sports performance
13
Physical fitness and injuries in sport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the physical demands of a sport
- Be able to measure components of physical fitness
- Be able to improve own physical fitness and performance
- Understand the risks of injury associated with participation in sport
- Know the common injuries associated with own sport
- Know how to deal with different types of sporting injuries
14
Plan and set up an enterprising sport business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan an enterprising sport business
- Understand the skills required to undertake an enterprising sport business
- Be able to set up an enterprising sport business
- Be able to evaluate the enterprising sport business
15
Plan, deliver and evaluate an activity session
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to produce a plan for an activity session
- Know the principles of leading an activity session
- Be able to deliver an activity session
- Be able to review an activity session
16
Planning and running a sports event
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the different types of sports events
- Be able to plan a sports event
- Be able to contribute to the organisation of a sports event
- Be able to contribute to the running of a sports event
- Be able to review the success of a sports event
17
Preparing to work in the sport and leisure industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand health, safety and security within a sport and leisure environment
- Know how to work with colleagues and customers
- Understand effective team work
- Understand customer services in an active leisure facility
- Know how to handle equipment safely in a sports and leisure facility
18
Promote outdoor activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the structure and organisation of outdoor activities
- Understand how to promote an outdoor activity
- Be able to plan and promote an outdoor activity
- Be able to review the promotion campaign
19
Psychology for sports performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the psychological demands of a selected sport
- Know the impact motivation can have on sports performance
- Know the effect of personality and aggression on sports performance
- Be able to develop and review a psychological skills training programme to enhance own sports performance
20
Sport and society
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how the development of sport in society has influenced how it is organised
- Understand the key roles of organisations and agencies in the organisation of sport in the UK
- Understand how contemporary issues have an effect on sport participation in society
- Understand the current issues in sport
21
Sports coaching
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the roles, responsibilities, techniques and skills of a sports coach
- Understand the technical process of coaching sports
- Know how to plan a sports coaching session
- Be able to deliver a sports coaching session
- Be able to review a sports coaching session
22
Sports volunteering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the skills, qualities and values that a sports volunteer needs
- Understand the benefits of volunteering in sport
- Be able to prepare for work as a sports volunteer
- Be able to take part in a sports volunteer role
23
Strength and conditioning training
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand muscle function in strength and conditioning training
- Understand the training responses of the body to strength and conditioning training
- Understand strength and conditioning training techniques
- Be able to prepare and carry out a strength and conditioning session
- Be able to evaluate a strength and conditioning session
24
Understanding business in sport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the diversity of businesses in the sport sector
- Understand the contribution of sports businesses to the economy and society
- Understand the factors that help to make a successful sports business
25
Work experience in the sports industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the range and scope of organisations and occupations within the sports industry
- Be able to prepare for sport-based work experience
- Be able to plan and carry out a project during sport-based work experience
- Be able to review sport-based work experience
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/3038/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NCFE
- Qualification Type
- Other General Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2014