Specification points

Edexcel BTEC National Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development 603/4932/3

67 points in 15 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

D1 Applied Coaching Skills

D1A Assess participant needs for a coaching programme
D1B Plan a sport coaching programme
D1C Lead a coaching programme
D1D Monitor progress and adapt the programme

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

3 Sports Psychology

3A Explore the effect of personality and motivation on sports performance
3B Explore the relationship between stress, anxiety, arousal, team dynamics and sports performance
3C Plan a psychological skills training programme to enhance sports performance

4 Nutrition for Physical Performance

4A Examine concepts of nutrition, hydration, diet and digestion
4B Explore energy intake and expenditure for sports and physical activity
4C Investigate legislation, guidance and procedures associated with anti-doping
4D A diet and hydration plan for a sport or physical activity

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

6 Sporting Injuries

6A Common sporting injuries, their causes and effects on performers
6B Explore risk factors for the management and prevention of common sporting injuries
6C Develop treatment and rehabilitation programmes for common sporting injuries

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

13 Influence of Technology in Sport and Physical Activity

13A Types of technology used in sport and physical activity
13B Technology improving performance and experience in sport
13C A strategy to improve performance or experience in a sport

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

20 School Sport Delivery

20A Explore physical education, school sport and physical activity within a school setting
20B Safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and self
20C Plan and deliver a physical education programme
20D Review the planning and delivery of a physical education programme