VTCT Level 3 Diploma in the Prevention and Management of Sports Injuries (QCF)

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Summary: 

The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in the Prevention and Management of Sports Injuries (QCF) is endorsed by the Sports Massage Association and is focused towards those learners seeking to gain a vocationally related qualification in the context of sports injuries. This practically focused qualification will develop practical skills in sports massage, health and fitness testing, basic taping and strapping, the application of hot and cold techniques and emergency first aid, which together will provide learners with a holistic profile to prevent and manage injuries in sport and active leisure.

Learners will also develop the requisite knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology, nutrition and sports injuries and their rehabilitation to support the practical skills they acquire. Customer care and employment awareness are also embedded within this qualification to prepare learners for employment in sport and active leisure

Course Code: 
A2353
Course Length: 
One year
Course Schedule: 
3 days a week, 9am to 6pm. Days can vary due to timetabling.
Entry Requirements: 

Four GCSEs at Grade C or above, preferably including a Human Science and Sports Studies.

Core Skills: 

Topics included in the programme are:

  • Field-based fitness testing for sport and exercise. 
  • Customer service in the sport and active leisure industry.
  • Injuries in sport. 
  • Understanding employment rights and responsibilities.
  • Understanding the active leisure and learning sector.
  • Emergency first aid skills.
  • Management of illness and injury in activities.
  • Functional anatomy, physiology and nutrition for sports therapies.
  • Applying sports massage methods to non-pathological tissue.
  • Applying taping and strapping to support and limit specific movement in sport and active leisure.
  • Applying hot and cold techniques in sport and active leisure.  
     

Additional units:

  • Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (GYM)
  • L2 Functional skills, English and maths.

Additional study (home based study) will be required to complete the course and this is a minimum of 15 hours per week.

Assessment: 

Modules will draw on different assessment strategies which will include:
 

  • Portfolio based assignments
  • Practical activities/assessments
  • Group work
  • End of module tests
  • Presentations
  • Peer group assessment
Academic Progression: 
  • Foundation Degree in Sport, Health and Exercise.
  • Diploma in personal training.
  • Level 4 Sport Massage.
Career Progression: 

On successful completion of the course you will be able to consider work in a fitness centre, health farm, cruise liner or sports centre.  You might also consider starting your own business.

Full Description: 

Qualifications gained are:  VTCT Level 3 Diploma in the Prevention and Management of Sports Injuries (QCF)

For more information please contact:

The Advice Shop at City College Norwich. 01603 773773

information@ccn.ac.uk

 www.ccn.ac.uk 

www.ccnxsports.co.uk
 

Costs: 

There will be a cost for Sport uniform which is compulsory.  You may also need to purchase textbooks and portfolio's etc. Please note there will be additional cost for field trips.

Please contact the Advice Shop for details of costs and start dates.

Please note that although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, course information, costs where applicable and attendance details may change.

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