Specification points

Edexcel BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development 603/4931/1

40 points in 9 topics, with Edexcel's codes and titles.

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A Careers in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry

AA How the UK sport and active leisure industry is organised
AB Investigate careers in the sport and active leisure industry
AC Recruitment processes for a sport and active leisure job role
AD Reviewing own recruitment performance to prepare for a sport career

B Health, Wellbeing and Sport

BA Examine the importance of physical activity and sport
BB Investigate the importance of physical health
BC Explore mental health and social wellbeing
BD Undertake health and wellbeing screening and provide feedback to improve health status

C1 Developing Coaching Skills

C1A Explore the responsibilities of an assistant coach
C1B Prepare sport and activity sessions
C1C Explore and develop assistant coaching skills
C1D Review sport and activity sessions as an assistant coach

1 Sport Development

1A Examine key concepts in sport development
1B Explore the key providers of sport development
1C Investigate sport development in practice

2 Self-Employment in Sport and Physical Activity

2A Explore self-employment within the sports, fitness and outdoor activities industry
2B A self-employment strategy in sport, fitness and outdoor activities
2C Present and review the feasibility of the self-employment strategy

5 Anatomy and Physiology in Sport

5A The musculoskeletal system and its response to exercise
5B The cardiovascular system and its response to exercise
5C The respiratory system and its response to exercise
5D Energy systems and how they are used in exercise

11 Rules, Regulations and Officiating in Sport

11A Rules and regulations of a sport and its officials' roles
11B Explore the performance of officials in a selected sport
11C Officiate effectively in a selected sport

12 Practical Sports Application

12A Explore skills, techniques and tactics required in selected sports
12B Use skills, techniques and tactics in an individual and a team sport
12C Reviewing own and others' performance in individual and team sports

14 Organising Events in Sport and Physical Activities

14A Explore considerations of sport and physical activity events
14B Plan and promote a sport or physical activity event
14C Deliver a planned sport or physical activity event