Sport Science
BTEC Sport Leve 3 – National Extended Diploma
- Key information:
-The course is worth the equivalent of two or three A levels
-You can either choose to do the course worth two A levels with one other A level subject OR do the course worth three A levels with NO other A levels.
-You are required to get 5 grades 9-4 at GCSE level (including English Language or Literature, Maths and Science.)
-Students who have studied GCSE PE, BTEC PE or Cambridge Nationals in Sport Science or Studies will be prepared well for choosing this course, however it’s possible to do this qualification without having studied PE at KS4.
-The course is mostly coursework, however there is a written exam for the anatomy & physiology unit. Students are also assessed practically in unit 7 – practical sports performance.
-This course is ideal for students who are planning to have a career in the sport and leisure industry.
- Externally assessed units (triple BTEC course)
Unit 1 – Anatomy & Physiology (written exam)
Unit 2 – fitness training and programming for health, sport and well-being
Unit 19 – Development and provision of sport and physical activity
Unit 22 – Investigating business in sport and the active leisure industry
- Internally assessed units (triple BTEC course):
Unit 3 – Professional development in the sports industry
Unit 4 – Sports leadership
Unit 5 – Application of fitness testing
Unit 6 – Sports Psychology
Unit 7 – Practical Sport Performance
Unit 8 – Coaching for performance
Unit 9 – Research methods
Unit 10 – Sports event organisation
Unit 23 – Skill acquisition in sport
Unit 25 – Rules, Regulations and Officiating in Sport
- Externally assessed units (double BTEC course)
Unit 1 – Anatomy & Physiology (written exam)
Unit 2 – fitness training and programming for health, sport and well-being
Unit 22 – Investigating business in sport and the active leisure industry
- Internally assessed units (double BTEC course):
Unit 3 – Professional development in the sports industry
Unit 4 – Sports leadership
Unit 6 – Sports Psychology
Unit 7 – Practical Sport Performance
Unit 8 – Coaching for performance
Unit 23 – Skill acquisition in sport
- Key transferable skills:
-Leadership
-Coaching
-Communication
-Management
-Research
-Writing
-Critical thinking
-Social skills
-Conflict resolution
-Listening
-Creativity
- Future careers:
-Fitness e.g. gym instructor, personal trainer
-Business roles e.g. sports agent, sports journalist
-Outdoor e.g. outdoor activities instructor
-Elite sport e.g. sports nutritionist, physiotherapist
-Coaching e.g. community coach, elite performance coach
-Leisure e.g. swimming teacher, leisure centre manager
-Management roles e.g. gym manager
-Teaching e.g. primary teaching , PE teaching
