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Courses... Sport - BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate

Overview

This course provides a sound foundation for the Sport sector, undergraduate study and employment within this sector.

Students study: • Unit 1 - Anatomy and Physiology. Externally assessed using a written exam out of 80 marks (1.5 hours duration)

• Unit 2 - Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being. Externally assessed using a synoptic exam and completed under supervised conditions. In Part A, learners will be given a case study one week before, to carry out preparation. In Part B, the supervised assessment is a written exam out of 60 marks (2.5 hours duration)

• Unit 3 - Professional Development within the Sports Industry. This is a coursework-based unit where students complete assignments for assessment

• Unit 5 - Application of fitness testing. This is also a coursework-based unit where students complete assignments for assessment . This course will help prepare students for a variety of jobs in the sports/fitness industry. The following are possible career opportunities which Sports courses can open up for students, when combined with higher education programmes in the sport and exercise sector:

• Sports Coach • Physiotherapist • Physical Education Teacher

• Sports Scientist • Leisure Industry • Fitness Instructor

• Leisure Centre Manager • Sports Psychologist • Biomechanical Researcher

Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs at grades 9-4 including, Science and PE Theory