Pearson
Level 5
QN: 603/2277/9
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Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Sport & Exercise Science
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 2280 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 5
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
37 Units
Guided Hours
2280 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Advanced Coaching
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate the needs of a high-performance athlete or squad in their chosen sport.2.
- Develop a macro-cycle training programme and associated meso-cycle medium term units, for an athlete or squad in their chosen sport considering appropriate sports science and technological support.3.
- Create a detailed micro-cycle for an athlete or squad in their chosen sport.4. Deliver a series of coaching sessions to address the aims of a micro-cycle plan targeting the needs of the chosen athlete or squad.
2
Advanced Nutrition
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore the nutritional elements that help to sustain and maintain physiological homeostasis
- Investigate the pathophysiological processes associated with disease.3.
- Examine the microbiome and associated terms relating to gut health
- Investigate the area of nutrigenomics and discuss why this may affect the future of diet prescription
3
Anatomy & Physiology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the key structures of the skeletal system
- Describe the structure and function of muscles
- Explore the structure and function of the cardiovascular system
- Discuss the structure and function of the respiratory system.
4
Applied Lifestyle Coaching
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate initial assessment of a client.2. Exhibit diagnostic and creative skills showing knowledge of core competencies.3.
- Demonstrate a cognitive approach to coaching.4.
- Plan and implement a coaching session
5
Biochemistry of Exercise
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore the structure and function of human cells
- Discuss the homeostatic systems that maintain the function of human cells
- Investigate the metabolic processes that provide energy for exercise
- Examine how participation in exercise affects metabolic processes
6
Biomechanics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe biomechanical principles in sporting contexts
- Develop biomechanical techniques to record sport performances
- Carry out notational analysis of performance
- Explore sport performances against biomechanical models
7
Coaching Practice & Skill Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the key principles of coaching practice and the environmental factors that impact on skill development.2. Compare coaching practice requirements to enhance athlete performance for a range of participants.3.
- Investigate the coaching, teaching and learning styles that are used to develop a range of participants within an effective learning environment.4.
- Evaluate delivered coaching sessions that demonstrate appropriate skill development for a range of participants
8
Community Coaching
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe a range of community sport initiatives and policies, both contemporary and historic, which have shaped coaching practice.2.
- Plan an effective coaching session, underpinned by relevant theoretical concepts, aimed at a specific population group or community context.3. Deliver an effective practical coaching session that addresses the needs of a specific population group or community context.4.
- Discuss the potential for sport to be used as a tool for addressing wider societal issues e.g. coaching for character
9
Contemporary Issues in Coaching
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce innovative and creative solutions to contemporary issues in coaching.2.
- Assess the application of theory in solving real world coaching problems/scenarios.3.
- Review the history of coaching policy nationally and internationally.4.
- Evaluate contemporary issues surrounding sports coaching
10
Contemporary Issues in Health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate health issues which affect contemporary society
- Communicate why health is a priority for change
- Evaluate the contribution of Physical Education in schools to the health of young people
- Discuss government and private initiatives aimed at improving the health of the nation
11
Entrepreneurism in Sport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore the key characteristics and skills of entrepreneurs
- Examine the factors that have contributed to the growth and development of entrepreneurships
- Investigate the development of a business idea suitable for the sports industry
- Produce a business start-up plan, suitable for a new entrepreneurship within the sports industry.
12
Exercise Physiology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Communicate the physiological basis of exercise
- Discuss the acute changes and chronic adaptions as a result of aerobic and anaerobic exercise
- Investigate factors that can impact upon acute and chronic adaptations to exercise and training
- Examine the physiological demands of specific sport and exercise activities
13
Exercise Prescription
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assess appropriate forms of exercise for different client groups
- Investigate appropriate health screening tests for different client groups
- Undertake consultation and appropriate health screening tests for a client from a specific client group
- Design an exercise programme for a client from a specific client group
14
Fundamentals of Sport & Exercise Psychology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify appropriate theories and principles relevant to motivation and the impact they have on sport and exercise participation.2.
- Describe the effects of self-efficacy on sport and exercise participation and performance.3.
- Recognise the impact of group processes, cohesion and leadership on successful participation in sport and exercise.4.
- Analyse the impact of sport and exercise participation on psychological well-being
15
Health Community Engagement
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assess the health issues associated with different target groups.2.
- Examine the effectiveness of local and national health initiatives and their effect on the population.3.
- Plan health community engagement programmes for different target groups.4.
- Implement health community engagement programmes for different target groups
16
Injury Prevention
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate the theory of the Pain Gate Cycle and link to injury identification.2.
- Explain the benefits of different types of injury prevention and relevant holistic approaches.3.
- Identify the professionals involved in injury prevention and their specific roles.4. Design an injury prevention programme for a specific sport scenario
17
Innovation in Coaching
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Review a range of contemporary pedagogic, psychological, sociological and leadership related models and approaches.2.
- Investigate the impact of applying theory into a variety of different coaching contexts and cultures.3.
- Justify the application of relevant models within their own practice environments.4.
- Critically evaluate coaching practice observed in real world contexts
18
Leadership & Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Develop techniques for effective organisation and delegation within a team
- Review skills for feedback and management of individuals to improve performance
- Discover methods for improving leadership and management skills
- Demonstrate knowledge of coaching and mentoring to support team members
19
Lifestyle Coaching
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the theory and processes underpinning lifestyle coaching.2.
- Explore the theories of human intelligence.3.
- Investigate different methods of effective communication.4.
- Demonstrate how to facilitate positive action to effect personal change and how to record and collate results
20
Nutrition
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the main components of nutrition for optimal health and sports performance.2.
- Explain the main components of the digestive system and the factors that affect optimal function.3.
- Investigate the connection between food consumption and disease.4.
- Explore a range of specific diets, with particular focus on their dietary principles.
21
Performance Analysis
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the methods used to analyse sports performance.2.
- Create a performance profiling system to indicate the key requirements of a selected sport.3.
- Analyse the sports performance of individuals.4.
- Carry out a post event analysis to provide feedback to aid the development of sports performance.
22
Personal & Professional Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore the skill and experience requirements of careers within the sports industry
- Discuss own personal and professional skills
- Produce a personal and professional development plan
- Carry out a personal and professional development plan
23
Physical Activity, Lifestyle & Health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine the role of physical activity in the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle
- Investigate the impact of lifestyle factors and physical inactivity on health and well-being
- Plan lifestyle enhancement programmes for selected individuals
- Review lifestyle enhancement programmes for selected individuals.
24
Physical Education & School Sport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine the expectations, principles and practice of Physical Education curriculums and School Sport
- Review the role of Physical Education and School Sport in contributing to the growing child
- Plan a practical activity for a selected age group
- Evaluate a practical activity for a selected age group
25
Physical Literacy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the constituent components that underpin the definition of physical literacy.2.
- Plan an effective coaching session, underpinned by relevant theoretical frameworks, aimed at developing physical literacy characteristics in a specific population.3. Deliver an effective practical coaching session addressing the physical literacy needs of a specific population.4.
- Discuss how the implementation of Physical Literacy could influence models of athlete development and physical education programs
26
Professional Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the skill requirements of a Sport Scientist
- Explore the research process within Sport and Exercise Science
- Examine quantitative research methods within Sport and Exercise science
- Review literature relevant to Sport and Exercise Science
27
Psychology for Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine the role of Sport Psychology in performance development.2.
- Explore the psychological state of different athletes.3.
- Plan Psychological Skills Training Programmes to improve sports performance.4.
- Implement Psychological Skills Training Programmes to improve sports performance
28
Research Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine appropriate research methodologies and approaches as part of the research process.2. Conduct and analyse research relevant to a Sports research project.3.
- Communicate the outcomes of a research project to identified stakeholders.4.
- Reflect on the application of research methodologies and concepts.
29
Sport & Exercise for Specific Groups
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore the benefits of sport and exercise for different specific groups.2.
- Investigate the barriers preventing specific groups from performing exercise.3. Design a sporting activity or exercise session for different specific groups.4.
- Demonstrate the sporting activity or exercise session for two different specific groups
30
Sport Rehabilitation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate the pathology of musculoskeletal injuries
- Assess the different types of athlete assessment and rehabilitation techniques
- Design a sports rehabilitation programme for a specific sporting injury
- Evaluate the sports rehabilitation programme for the specific sporting injury
31
Sports Massage
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the anatomy and physiology appropriate for sports massage.2. Indicate the specific factors leading to dysfunction of soft tissue and soft tissue repair.3.
- Apply clinical and professional practice within a sports massage environment.4.
- Demonstrate sports massage techniques and treatments
32
Strength & Conditioning for Coaching
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate competence in coaching weight-lifting exercises for sports performance.2.
- Analyse methods of training for strength.3.
- Investigate training methods for power, agility and speed.4.
- Plan effective training programmes for an athlete or team
33
Talent Identification & Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore the aim, structure and purpose of talent identification and development
- Discuss key predictors and factors in talent identification and development
- Review talent identification and development programmes in a sport of your choice
- Plan a talent identification and development programme for a sport of your choice
34
Teaching Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore a range of techniques for teaching physical education
- Plan a sequence of lessons for an area of physical education
- Undertake a sequence of lessons in an educational setting
- Examine the effectiveness of chosen teaching approaches
35
Technology in Sport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Interpret the influence technological developments have had on sport and exercise performance
- Investigate technologies that support participants in performance and the ethical implications of use
- Review the factors that affect technology use in a practical setting
- Demonstrate the effective use of technology in a practical setting
36
Training, Fitness, Testing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the principles of training for sport and exercise
- Assess the fitness levels of different sport and exercise participants
- Plan safe and effective fitness training programmes for sport and exercise participants
- Carry out safe and effective fitness training programmes for sport and exercise participants
37
Work Experience
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate different work experience opportunities within the sport industry
- Develop a work experience placement
- Undertake work experience placement
- Evaluate the work experience placement
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/2277/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2018
- Operational End
- Aug 2027