Pearson
Level 3
QN: 603/4927/X
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Sport and Fitness
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 720 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
9 Units
Guided Hours
720 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Business and Technology in Personal Training
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate the use of business skills for personal training.2.
- Explore the use of technology for personal training.3.
- Explore business-related legislation and organisational procedures for personal training.
2
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.
3
Fitness Skills Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore the body systems and their response to participation in exercise.2.
- Explore methods of client assessment to improve lifestyle management.3.
- Explore methods to exercise safely and develop fitness in an exercise environment.4.
- Explore exercise requirements and contraindications for specific populations.5.
- Plan and instruct clients through gym inductions and exercise sessions.
4
Fitness Testing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine a range of laboratory-based and field-based fitness tests.2.
- Use health screening techniques and fitness tests for a specified purpose.3.
- Interpret the results of fitness tests and health screening techniques for a specified purpose.
5
Fitness Training
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore components, methods and benefits of fitness training.2.
- Plan and prepare a safe fitness training programme for a specified purpose.3. Deliver and monitor a fitness training programme.
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
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.
8
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.
9
Self-Employment in Sport and Physical Activity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore self-employment within the sports, fitness and outdoor activities industry.2. Design a strategy for self-employment in the sports, fitness and outdoor activities industry.3. Present and review the feasibility of the self-employment strategy.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/4927/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2019
- Operational End
- Jul 2029