Pearson
Level 3
QN: 603/4920/7
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport and Outdoor Activities
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1020 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
12 Units
Guided Hours
1020 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine the function of the musculoskeletal system and how it responds to exercise.2.
- Examine the function of the cardiovascular system and how it responds to exercise.3.
- Examine the function of the respiratory system and how it responds to exercise.4.
- Explore the different types of energy systems and how they are used in exercise.
2
Applied Leadership and Instructing in Outdoor Activity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine skills and behaviours needed for effective, inclusive leadership to deliver outdoor activity sessions.2.
- Plan outdoor activity sessions for participants to achieve required outcomes.3. Lead outdoor activity sessions to achieve required outcomes.4.
- Reflect on own personal delivery and leadership skills in outdoor activity sessions to inform professional development of practices.
3
Careers in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine the organisation of the sport and active leisure industry and its provision in the UK.2.
- Investigate careers in the sport and active leisure industry.3.
- Explore recruitment processes for a job role in the sport and active leisure industry.4.
- Reflect on own performance in the recruitment process to prepare for a career in the sport and active leisure industry.
4
Expedition Experience
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine different types of outdoor activity expedition.2.
- Plan expeditions for different activities to meet set objectives.3.
- Undertake expeditions for different activities to meet set objectives.4.
- Review own planning and undertaking of expeditions.
5
Health and Safety Factors in Outdoor Learning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore the key factors that influence health and safety in outdoor activities.2.
- Investigate how to maintain safety and quality when delivering outdoor activities.3.
- Carry out risk assessments and session planning in preparation for participation in outdoor activities.
6
Health, Wellbeing and Sport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine the importance of physical activity and sport.2.
- Investigate the importance of physical health.3.
- Explore mental health and social wellbeing.4.
- Undertake health and wellbeing screening and provide feedback to improve health status.
7
Impacts and Sustainability of Outdoor Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore the impact of outdoor activities on the environment and its sustainability.2.
- Examine organisations and legislation relating to the outdoor sector use of the environment.3.
- Undertake an environmental sustainability project to meet set aims and objectives.
8
Nutrition for Physical Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine concepts of nutrition, hydration, diet and digestion.2.
- Explore energy intake and expenditure for sports and physical activity.3.
- Investigate legislation, guidance and procedures associated with anti-doping.4.
- Produce a diet and hydration plan to support a selected sport or physical activity.
9
Organising Events in Sport and Physical Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore considerations of sport and physical activity events.2.
- Plan and promote a sport or physical activity event.3. Deliver a planned sport or physical activity event.
10
Outdoor Activity Provision
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine a variety of equipment and facilities used in outdoor activities delivery.2.
- Explore how equipment and facilities are continuously developing and improving in the outdoor sector.3.
- Carry out procedures designed to check, test and maintain equipment used for outdoor activities.
11
Personal Skills Development in Outdoor Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine the development of the outdoor sector and associated outdoor activities.2.
- Examine the factors that affect personal skills development in outdoor activities.3.
- Develop personal skills and techniques in outdoor activities through practical participation.4.
- Create a personal development plan for individual skills and techniques acquisition.
12
Sport Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine key concepts in sport development.2.
- Explore the key providers of sport development.3.
- Investigate sport development in practice.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/4920/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2019
- Operational End
- Jul 2029