Qualification Information
| Sector: Sports, Active Health and Fitness | Category: Sports Studies | ||
| VTCT Product Code: AF20487 | GLH: 330 | Age Restriction: 16 | |
| Qualification Number: 600/8632/4 | Units: 6 - 12 | Registration End Date: 31st Jul 2023 | |
| Level: 2 | Minimum Credits: 55 | ||
Additional Information
Documentation for this qualification last amended 1 September 2020
Minimum guided learning hours (GLH)
The minimum guided learning hours (GLH) to achieve this qualification is 330 GLH.
Primary outcome
The primary outcome of the VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Sports Studies is to progress you to the next level of vocational learning. Specifically, this qualification will support your progression to Technical Level qualifications in sport, active health and fitness and Apprenticeships in exercise and fitness.
Overview
The VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Sports Studies is a vocational qualification that will support your progression to a Technical Level qualification in sport, active health and fitness. This qualification is designed for learners aged 16 years or over and provides the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills to pursue a career in sport and related disciplines. Whilst there are no prerequisites to undertake this qualification, you are expected to have a keen interest and desire to pursue a career in sport, active health or fitness.
This qualification covers the core topic areas of sport including: anatomy and physiology, performance psychology, planning and leading activities and business skills.
You will also have the opportunity to further develop your understanding and skills by selecting a number of optional units which include: fitness testing and training, effects of exercise on the body systems, nutrition for sports performance, managing a sports career, sports injuries, sport and leisure facility operations, technical skills and tactical awareness and planning and running a sports event.
The units in this qualification will develop your knowledge and understanding of science, business and sports management. You will also develop a range of practical skills enabling you to plan and run sport and leisure events, activities and operations. You will also develop interpersonal skills that will assist you to communicate effectively with others.
What could this qualification lead to?
This qualification will support your progression to a Technical Level qualification in sports or related disciplines, these include:
- VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Preventing Injuries in Sport and Active Leisure
- VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Gym Based Exercise)
Who supports this qualification?
This qualification has been reviewed and formally supported by the following colleges:
- Knowsley Community College
- New College Durham
- Wirral Metropolitan College
Colleges that have provided support have indicated that this qualification covers the broad range of knowledge, understanding and skills required of a sports qualification at this level and will suitably prepare learners for further study at Level 3.
Qualification Structure
Mandatory - from this group you'll need to cover a minimum of 4 components and earn a minimum of 35 credits.
| Unit Code | Unit Ref | Unit Title | Level | Credits | GLH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV21527 | D/502/5474 | Anatomy and physiology for sport | 2 | 5 | 30 |
| UV21528 | H/502/5508 | Psychology for sports performance | 2 | 10 | 60 |
| UV21529 | T/502/5481 | Planning and leading sports activities | 2 | 10 | 60 |
| UV21530 | D/502/5541 | Business skills in sport | 2 | 10 | 60 |
Optional - from this group you'll need to cover a minimum of 2 components and earn a minimum of 20 credits.
| Unit Code | Unit Ref | Unit Title | Level | Credits | GLH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV20582 | R/502/5410 | Fitness testing and training | 2 | 5 | 30 |
| UV21531 | J/600/2832 | Effects of exercise on the body systems | 2 | 5 | 30 |
| UV21532 | H/502/5525 | Nutrition for sports performance | 2 | 10 | 60 |
| UV21533 | R/503/0770 | Understanding how to manage own career in sport | 2 | 2 | 15 |
| UV21534 | M/601/4330 | Injuries in sport | 2 | 3 | 30 |
| UV21535 | L/502/5535 | Sport and leisure facility operations | 2 | 10 | 60 |
| UV21536 | H/502/5492 | Technical skills and tactical awareness for sport | 2 | 10 | 60 |
| UV21537 | H/502/5542 | Planning and running a sports event | 2 | 10 | 60 |
*For full details of the Rules of Combination for this qualification please see the Qualification Specification/Record of Assessment book.
Documents
*To find specifications for individual units, click on the "Structure" tab of your chosen qualification, select the unit code in the left hand column and on the new page click on the "Download unit book" tab under the unit title.
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