SPORT - BTEC LEVEL 3

SPORT - BTEC LEVEL 3

WHY STUDY SPORT?
Sport is currently one of the fastest-growing industries in the UK and offers a huge
range of professions. These can be from grass-roots level, all the way through to
international level, and can focus on improving own or others’ performance.
The BTEC L3 Extended Certificate in Sport provides students with countless
opportunities to increase their knowledge and understanding within Sport.
COURSE CONTENT AND ASSESSMENT DETAILS
Did you know England Rugby star Jack Nowell studied a BTEC and Team GB gymnast
Rebecca Tunney and swimmer Molly Renshaw are both studying a BTEC National in
Sport? And it’s not just professional athletes who are winning with BTEC; there are
thousands of talented coaches and trainers out there enjoying successful careers
thanks to their BTEC National in Sport. If you want a hands-on course that gives you the
opportunity to develop the practical skills and specialist knowledge that you’ll need to
kick-start your career, then BTEC Nationals are a winning choice for you!
The BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Sport has been developed to prepare
students for the challenges they’ll face in Higher Education or employment. Designed
in collaboration with experts spanning the sports industry, the qualification focuses on
the skills, knowledge and industry understanding that today’s universities and
employers demand. Students will develop professional and social skills through
interaction with performers, clients and team mates, as well as theoretical knowledge
and understanding to underpin these skills. When it comes to progression or
employment, students will understand the variety of opportunities available to them
and the roles and responsibilities of businesses and organisations within the sports
sector. This will give them a clear idea about where they might like to take their career
and what progression routes they’d like to follow.
Students will study the following units -
1. Anatomy and Physiology
2. Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being
3. Professional Development in the Sport Industry
4. Application of Fitness Testing
The course is assessed through a wide variety of methods. Two units will be externally
assessed, including one written exam and one pre-released task, which will be set
and marked by Pearson. The remaining units will be internally assessed using
assessment methods such as written reports, logbooks, presentations and practical
performance. Each individual unit is graded Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction *.
On successful completion of the qualification it is possible to progress into Higher
Education to study in the following areas:
• Sport and Exercise Studies
• Physical Education Teaching (primary and secondary)
• Sport Therapy
• Coaching Science
• Health, Sport Performance and Nutrition
• Sport Development
• Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer
Past students have gone onto Higher Education on one of the many sports degree
courses available, or have obtained employment within the fitness industry, sport
development centres or community football coaches.