BTEC Sport

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport

This course is equivalent to one A Level

The content for this qualification has been developed in consultation with academics, employers and professional bodies. Students will study three mandatory units and a fourth unit of our choosing:

Students will study three mandatory units:

• Anatomy and physiology: students study how the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems function and the fundamentals of the energy systems.

• Fitness training and programming for health, sport and well-being: students explore client screening and lifestyle assessment, fitness training methods and fitness programming to support improvements in a client’s health and well-being.

• Professional development in the sports industry: students develop the knowledge and skills required for different career pathways in the sports industry. Students will create a personal skills audit, career action plan and practical interview assessment activities.

Unit 1 - Written Examination

• Anatomy and physiology

Unit 2 - Controlled Synoptic Assessment

• Fitness training and programming for health, sport and wellbeing

Unit 3 - Internal Coursework Assessment

• Professional development in the sports industry

Unit 4 - Internal Coursework Assessment

• Application of fitness testing

A minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 9 – 4. This MUST include:

• Mathematics Grade 4 AND

• English Language Grade 5

Plus

Grade 4 OR BTEC Sport Level 2 Pass in Sport (if studied)

The PE Department provides a range of opportunities for Sixth Form students to participate in extracurricular activities, including basketball, netball, cross country, football and badminton. Students also have the opportunity to represent the school in fixtures and competitions.

Sixth Form students are encouraged to develop their leadership and coaching skills by supporting lower school teams and clubs. Students studying BTEC Sport can also contribute to whole-school events, such as Sports Day and inter-house competitions. In addition, High Storrs has a newly refurbished fitness suite, which is available for students to use during timetabled sessions and is regularly used to support learning within BTEC Sport. These opportunities provide valuable practical experiences, enabling students to develop their skills and apply theoretical knowledge in a sporting environment.

The qualification carries UCAS points and supports progression to a range of higher education courses. These may include Sport Studies and Business, Sport Psychology, and Sport and Exercise Science, as well as other sport-related degree courses.