CTEC Sport & Physical Activity (Sports Coaching) Technical Diploma

Course summary

This is the equivalent of 2 A levels. The course will meet the needs of those aspiring to a career in sport and the health and leisure industry. The broad study base provides a variety of experiences and the opportunity to acquire knowledge across a diverse range of subjects. The course not only serves as a route to full time employment within sports related felds, it is also a proven progression route to Higher Education. Course content Mandatory units: Unit 1: Body Systems and the effects of Physical Activity Unit 2: Sports Coaching and Activity Leadership Unit 3: Sports Organisation and Development Unit 4: Working safely in sport, exercise, health and fitness Unit 5: Performance analysis in sport Unit 7: Improving fitness for physical activity Unit 8: Organisation of sports events Unit 11: Physical activity for specific groups Unit 12: Nutrition & Diet for sport & exercise Unit 14: Working in active leisure facilities Unit 17: Sports injuries and rehabilitation Unit 18: Practical skills in physical activities Unit 21: The business of sport Optional units (decision to be made by staff in consideration of the strengths and interests of each class). Three units from: Unit 10: Biomechanics and movement analysis Unit 13: Health and fitness testing for sport and exercise Unit 19: Sport and exercise psychology Unit 20: Sport and exercise sociology