VTCT Skills
Level 2
QN: 600/8632/4
Curriculum Active
VTCT Skills Level 2 Diploma in Sports Studies
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by VTCT Skills. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 555 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
VTCT Skills
Syllabus Units
12 Units
Guided Hours
555 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Anatomy and Physiology for Sport
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
2
Business Skills in Sport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the business skills needed to support customers in the sport and leisure industry
- Be able to use the skills required to manage customer service situations
- Know the skills needed for effective sport and leisure business operation
- Be able to review the quality of a sport and leisure business
3
Effects of Exercise on the Body Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to investigate the short-term effects of exercise on the body systems
- Know the long-term effects of exercise on the body systems
- Be able to investigate the fundamentals of the energy systems
- Know the impact of drugs on sports performance
4
Fitness Testing and Training
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the fitness and training requirements necessary to achieve excellence in a selected sport
- Know the lifestyle factors that affect sports training and performance
- Be able to assess their own level of fitness
- Know the effects of psychological factors on sports training and performance
5
Injuries in Sport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 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
6
Nutrition for Sports Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the nutritional requirements of a selected sport
- Be able to assess own diet
- Be able to plan a personal nutritional strategy
- Be able to implement and review a personal nutritional strategy
7
Planning and Leading Sports Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the skills, qualities and responsibilities associated with successful sports leadership
- Be able to plan and lead an activity session
- Be able to review their planning and leadership of a sports activity
- Be able to assist in the planning and leading of a sports event
- Be able to review their planning and leadership of a sports event
8
Planning and Running a Sports Event
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 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
9
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
10
Sport and Leisure Facility Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about organisational structures and staff responsibilities within a sport and leisure facility
- Know the importance of providing a safe and secure environment
- Know about customer service in sport and leisure facilities
- Be able to set up, check, take down and store equipment used for sports activities
11
Technical Skills and Tactical Awareness for Sport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the technical and tactical demands of a selected sport
- Understand the technical skills and tactical awareness in a selected sport
- Be able to plan and undertake a six week programme to develop own technical skills and tactical awareness
- Be able to review own technical and tactical development and set goals for further development
12
Understanding how to manage own career in sport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how an elite athlete plans their sporting career
- Understand how an elite athlete implements and develops a career plan
- Understand how an elite athlete plans own finances
- Understand how an elite athlete manages own finances
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/8632/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- VTCT Skills
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- May 2013