BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate / Diploma /Extended Diploma in Sport

Five options are available for you to select from.

Option 1 ? BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Sport

Units include ?
Principles of Anatomy & Physiology in Sport.
The Physiology of Fitness.
Assessing Risk in Sport.
Fitness Testing for Sport & Exercise.

BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Sport ? equates to 1 AS ? this can be converted to a full A Level within the second year by studying the BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma

Option 2 ? BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sport (equivalent to 1 A Level)
Units Include ?
Principles of Anatomy & Physiology in Sport.
The Physiology of Fitness.
Assessing Risk in Sport.
Fitness Testing for Sport & Exercise.
Practical Team Sport.
Psychology for Sport.
Sports Coaching.

BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sport ? equates to 1 A Level equivalent ? this can be converted to 2 A Level equivalents within the second year by studying the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport.

Option 3 ? BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport (Performance & Excellence) (equivalent to 2 A Levels)
Units include ?
Fitness Training and Programming.
Technical and Tactical Skills in Sport.
Sports Nutrition.
Outdoor Adventurous Activities.
The Athlete?s Lifestyle.
Work Experience in Sport.

Option 4 ? BTEC Level 3 90 Credit Diploma in Sport (equivalent to 1.5 A Levels)
Principles of Anatomy & Physiology in Sport.
The Physiology of Fitness.
Assessing Risk in Sport.
Fitness Training & Programming.
Fitness Testing for Sport & Exercise.
Practical Team Sport.
Psychology for Sport.
Sports Coaching.
Physical Education & the Care of Children & Young People.
Sport & Exercise Massage.

BTEC Level 3 90 Credit Diploma in Sport ? equates to 1.5 A Level equivalents ? this can be converted to 3 A Level equivalents within the second year by studying the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport.

Option 5 ? BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Performance & Excellence) (equivalent to 3 A Levels)
Technical and Tactical Skills in Sport.
Sports Nutrition.
Outdoor Adventurous Activities.
The Athlete?s Lifestyle.
Work Experience in Sport.
Organising Sports Events.
Sports Injuries.
Rules, Regulations & Officiating in Sport.
Instructing Physical Activity & Exercise.

All five courses can lead to higher education and careers in sport psychology, fitness and sport therapy, sport and exercise science, physical education teacher and other related sports careers / courses.

Study Visits
Possible outdoor pursuit day trips ? Sheffield indoor climbing walls, Manvers Waterfront, Peak District ? activities could include ? indoor & outdoor climbing & abseiling, hill walking, caving, weaselling, kayaking, canoeing.

Possible visits to Universities (SHU &/or LMU).

Possible Sports Science trip to St. George?s Park ? home of England FA.

Possible Sports Leading & Sports Coaching within local primary and secondary schools.

Work placement within a relevant sporting organisation.

Additional non-compulsory enrichment trips:

New York (USA) Football Tour ? residential ? includes up to 5 games.
Outdoor Pursuits Summer Camp ? residential ? includes activities such as rock climbing, mountain walking, canyoning and wild camping.
Duke of Edinburgh Awards - includes expeditions.