Pearson
Level 3
QN: 603/4931/1
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development
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
Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
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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
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
Developing Coaching Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore the responsibilities of an assistant coach.2.
- Prepare sport and activity sessions.3.
- Explore and develop assistant coaching skills.4.
- Review sport and activity sessions as an assistant coach.
4
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.
5
Organising Events in Sport and Physical Activities
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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.
6
Practical Sports Application
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore skills, techniques and tactics required in selected sports.2.
- Use skills, techniques and tactics in an individual and a team sport.3.
- Review own and other individuals’ performance in an individual and a team sport to inform future development.
7
Rules, Regulations and Officiating in Sport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore the rules, laws and regulations of a selected sport and the roles and responsibilities of the officials involved.2.
- Explore the performance of officials in a selected sport.3. Officiate effectively in a selected sport.
8
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.
9
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)
- 603/4931/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2019
- Operational End
- Jul 2029