Sport (BTEC Level 3)
Details
Qualification
BTEC Level 3 National Extended CertificateExamination Board
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What Do I Need To Study This Course?
Entry requirements is a 5 at GCSE PE or a Merit L2 in BTEC Firsts in Sport and must have an interest in sport.
What Will I Study?
Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology: Understanding of Body systems. The anatomy and physiology of each body system and their processes as well as additional factors which affect sport and exercise performance.
Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being: Explore the process required for screening clients and assessing their lifestyle and nutritional intake. From this information you will explore how to make judgements on a specific individual’s current lifestyle and then suggest modifications to help improve the individual’s fitness, health and overall well-being.
Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry: Developing your understanding of investigation, career planning and awareness of the skills and qualities that sports employers look for in a potential employee.
Unit 7: Practical Sports Performance: Opportunity to improve your own knowledge and practical ability in a selection of individual and team sports. You will develop your own practical performance in selected sports, focusing on the application of skills, techniques and tactics and reflecting on your performance.
How Will I Be Assessed?
Course Assessments Year 1:
The course consists of 4 units:
Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology: This is an external examination completed in the May/June of year 1 of study.
Unit 7: Practical Sports Performance: This is an internal assessment completed within year 1 of study via coursework and video evidence.
Course Assessments Year 2:
Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry: This is an internal assessment completed within year 2 of study via coursework and video evidence.
Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being: This is an external examination completed in year 2 of study.
What Next?
A broad basis of study for the sport sector. This qualification is designed to support progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels.
The qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by higher education providers as contributing to meeting admission requirements for many courses if taken alongside other qualifications as part of a two-year programme of study.
Suggested Reading List
Pearson Learning Services provides a range of engaging resources to support BTEC Nationals, including:
- textbooks in e-book and print formats
- revision guides and revision workbooks in e-book and print formats
- teaching and assessment packs, including e-learning materials via the Active Learn Digital Service.
Teaching and learning resources are also available from a number of other publishers. Details of Pearson’s own resources and of all endorsed resources can be found on Pearson website: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/home.html