Sport BTEC Level 3
WHAT DO I NEED TO STUDY THIS COURSE?
Five or more GCSEs at grades 4 or better, including English Language OR Maths at grade 4 or better.
IS THIS COURSE FOR ME?
BTEC Sport Level 3 Extended Certificate is demanding, as you would expect of the most respected applied learning qualification in the UK.
You will have to complete a range of units and, sit some external assessments that are set and marked by the exam board. You also complete assignments allowing you to develop independent learning skills.
WHERE WILL THIS COURSE TAKE ME?
The qualification carries UCAS points as an A-Level. It combines well with a large number of subjects and supports entry to higher education courses in a very wide range of disciplines including Sport Studies and Business, Sport Psychology, Sports Education and Special and Inclusive Education and Sport and Exercise Science.
It will also prepare you for work in the sport sector in areas such as fitness instructor, coaching, sport development and management.
WHAT WILL I LEARN
BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate is equivalent in size to one A Level and is a 2-year course. There are 4 units of which 3 are mandatory and 2 are external.
The mandatory content is 83% of the course
The external assessment is 67% of the course
YEAR 1
Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology
You will develop a knowledge and understanding of the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
Unit 5: Application of Fitness Testing
Learners gain an understanding of the requirements of fitness testing and learn how to safely conduct a range of fitness tests for different components of fitness.
YEAR 2
Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Wellbeing
You will develop a knowledge and understanding of individual lifestyle choices and how they impact health, nutrition, training methods and training plan development.
Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry
You explore the knowledge and skills required for different career pathways in the sports industry. You will take part in, and reflect on, a personal skills audit, career action plan and practical interview assessment activities
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
Units 1 and 2 involve examinations.
Units 3 and 5 involve coursework.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
See Mr Sweeney
