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subject to change prior to August 2016, both in terms of course content and assessment methodology. These changes will be communicated via our website, once they have been finalised by the awarding bodies.
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School: Holmfirth High School
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Studied: Sport and Exercise Science and English Language
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Recently awarded Sports Leadership
designated for pace and spin bowling,
In 2015, our students were given the
Academy status, the College’s Sports
alongside a specialist bowling machine.
opportunity to take part in placements
department is among the biggest and best
in Poland, Sweden and the USA!
in Yorkshire, the Humber and the North
As well as a choice of A Level and BTEC
East. As well as offering BTEC and
courses at Level 2 and 3, we also offer
A Level qualifications, we also offer students
Level 1 Coaching Awards in football, rugby
the chance to join one of our successful
league, basketball and cricket, the Active
sporting academies, as well as supporting
IQ Level 2 Fitness Instructors Award,
individual elite athletes, so that you can
the Sports Leaders Level 2 Award, the
achieve your very best in your chosen
Higher Sports Leaders Award Level 3 and
discipline.
the Football Referees Award. All these additional qualifications can help your study,
The department has a range of top class
application to university or pathway into
facilities including a fitness suite, a multi-
employment.
purpose sports hall, a full size state of the art 3G astro-turf pitch and our most recent
As a department, we organise visits to
addition, the Sports Barn, which has a
support your learning and invite relevant
full size indoor playing court for netball,
guest speakers from the sports industry.
basketball, handball, tennis and badminton.
Recently these have included personal trainers, sports physio’s, performance
Alongside the court we have a top of the
analysts and sports coaches. There are also
range specialist cricket facility with lanes
opportunities to be involved in trips abroad.
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BTEC LEVEL 3 SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA/DIPLOMA IN SPORT (DEVELOPMENT, COACHING & FITNESS)
BTEC LEVEL 3 SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA/DIPLOMA IN SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE ABOUT THE SUBJECT
COURSE CONTENT
The BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/Diploma in
Study will take place in a variety of 12
Sport & Exercise Science is an advanced full time, work related course. You learn
Students, may, as part of their practical
different units over 2 years including the
programme undertake the Sports
core areas of:
Leaders Level 2 Award developing both
by completing assignments related to the
their personal and communication skills
many aspects of sport such as fitness,
Core areas:
while gaining an important nationally
psychology, anatomy and physiology,
• Physiology
recognised qualification.
sports injuries and coaching. In addition
• Sport and exercise psychology
you will learn about the employment area
• Anatomy for sport and exercise
In the 2nd year there may also be the
of sport. It is ideally suited therefore for
• Research methods for sport and
opportunity to undertake industry-
those interested in a sport related career
related qualifications.
or for those wishing to study the subject
• Research project in sport and
at first degree level. The course is made
exercise sciences exercise science
up of 6 units (Subsidiary Diploma) and (Diploma) 12 units. The course includes practical sessions wherever possible to help students apply theory into practice. ICT is used to support students in their work and the sports facilities available are outstanding including a sports hall, 3G surface and fitness room.
These include: Level 3 Higher Sports Leaders Award
ABOUT THE SUBJECT
COURSE CONTENT
The BTEC Subsidiary Diploma is an
Study will take place in a variety of
Level 2 Award, developing both their
advanced full time, work related course.
12 different units over 2 years. These will
personal and communication skills
You learn by completing assignments
be core units and optional units from the
while gaining an important nationally
related to the many aspects of sport such
list below:
recognised qualification.
• Physiology of fitness
During the first year students may have
as sports development, assessing risk in sport and current issues. In addition you will learn about the employment area of sport. The course is made up of 6 units (Subsidiary Diploma) and (Diploma) 12 units. The course includes practical sessions wherever possible to help students apply theory into practice. ICT is used to
Further units will be from:
Level 2 Fitness Instructor
• Sports coaching
Sports Massage
support students in their work and the
• Work based experience in sport
During the first year all students
including a sports hall, 3G surface, fitness
• Sports nutrition
undertake a work experience placement
• Exercise, health and lifestyle
in a coaching/leadership setting
• Training and fitness for sport
to further develop their knowledge
• Practical team sports
and experience. Past students
• Fitness testing
• Instructing physical activity and
have gained placements in areas
exercise
such as gymnasiums, primary and
SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA
• Sports injuries
secondary school PE departments
• Practical individual sports
and leisure centres. There may also
• Applied sport and exercise
be an opportunity to undertake work
Grade C in GCSE English Language. A grade C in GCSE PE or a pass in a vocational equivalent, if taken. A grade C in a GCSE Science subject or vocational equivalent (excluding GCSE Core Science) is essential.
physiology
experience in other industry related
• Biomechanics
areas.
sports facilities available are outstanding suite and new sports barn.
• Anatomy • Assessing risk in sport • Fitness training and programming • Sports coaching • Sports development • Fitness training • Work based experience in sport • Leadership in sport
Grade C in GCSE English Language and grade C in GCSE PE or in a vocational equivalent, if taken.
experience placement in a relevant area of the sports industry to further develop their knowledge and experience. Past students have gained placements in areas such as gymnasiums, school PE departments and leisure centres.
• Exercise for specific groups.
In the 2nd year there may also be the
• Sport as a business.
opportunity to undertake industry-
• Practical team sports
related qualifications. These include:
• Rules, regulations and officiating
in sport.
• Outdoor and adventurous activities
SPECIFIC ENTRY CRITERIA
the opportunity to undertake a work
All students, as part of their practical programme, follow the Sports Leaders
• Level 3 Higher Sports Leaders Award • Level 2 Fitness Instructor • Sports Massage