Sport BTEC 2021-2023 Specification: Head of Department:
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport (601/7218/6) Mr Dan Bradley (from January 2021)
Who should study this course? This is a course for learners who enjoy sport and are keen to investigate how the human mind and body excel in the sporting environment. For those pupils with at least 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, the course provides an opportunity for practical, hands-on learning. We would suggest that a grade 4 or higher in science (particularly biology) would be extremely beneficial in maximising the outcome at the end of this course. BTEC qualifications are designed for students aged 16–19 years old wanting to specialise in the wider contexts of coaching skills, techniques, tactics, anatomy and physiology. They are ideal for the workplace due to the combination of transferable theoretical and practical skills. This qualification also enables students to develop other skills such as critical thinking, communication, leadership and motivating others. It is not imperative for pupils to have studied GCSE physical education, although those wishing to study the course must be prepared to engage in a substantial amount of theoretical work. What will I be studying? Year 12 • Unit 1 Anatomy and Physiology • Unit 3 Professional Development in the Sports Industry Year 13 • Unit 2 Fitness Training and Programming Health Sport and WellBeing • Unit 5 Application of Fitness Testing or Unit 6 Sport Psychology How will I be assessed? The sport BTEC is exam-free so suits all learning styles and the assessments include handson practical experience based on real life scenarios. What next? A strong performance in this course will earn a substantial amount of UCAS points. This will allow the pupil to credibly apply for a wide range of sports courses at a number of reputable universities. People taking this course may choose to work in teaching, coaching, sports analysis, sports management, sports marketing or personal training.
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