Sport

Student who have completed the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate have progressed onto some of the following:

• Higher Education and University degrees in Sport and/or coaching (Exercise Science, Sports Therapy, Sports Science, Sports Psychology)
• Access to apprenticeships in the sports industry
• Employment in the sport industry – sport management, coaching in the UK and abroad
• Sports Massage and Sport Physiotherapy
• Nutrition and Personal Trainers
• Teaching, Fitness Instructor
• Armed forces, Police and/or other services such as Fire Brigade.

Students will learn in a variety of styles during the BTEC Level 3 course. Students will have both theory and practical lessons. Students will be able to apply their understanding in their theory lessons to practical situations or via activities that will stimulate understanding and application. Students will use a variety of materials in their theory lessons and will utilise flipped learning in order to be able to have in depth conversations and a more detailed approach to the specification. Student will have exam style assessments and homework throughout the 2 year course and students are expected to keep physically active and expose themselves to different sports in order to widen their knowledge and understanding of sporting methods and skills.

There are two main forms of assessment that you need to be aware of: External and Internal. External assessment for a BTEC National is linked to Unit 1 and 2. The internally-assessed units are Unit 3 and Unit 6 and are subject to external standards verification.

Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology is a written exam paper set by Pearson. It will last 1 and a half hours and is worth 80 marks.
Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-Being – A task is set and marked by Pearson and completed under supervised conditions. In Part A, learners will be given a case study one week before a supervised assessment period in order to carry out preparation. In Part B, the supervised assessment period is 2.5 hours as timetabled by Pearson. Students complete a written submission and it is worth 60 marks.
Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry – Complete 2 written assignments.
Unit 4: Sport Psychology – Complete 3 written assignments.

Units are assessed using a grading scale of Distinction (D), Merit (M), Pass (P), Near Pass (N) and Unclassified (U). The grade of Near Pass is used for externally-assessed units only.

How much time should I be expected to spend on assignments, projects, field trips etc?
You are expected to have 6 hours of curriculum time per week and then complete at least 6 hours independent study outside of the curriculum per week as a minimum. The time may increase when assignments are published and deadlines set. There are a number of trips and opportunities for students on this course, such as a trip to the Bodyworlds exhibition for Unit 1 and working alongside sport in industry at local community provision and Arsenal Football Club. There is also the opportunity to experience sport facilities and use some of the analysis equipment at Universities.

You are expected to have 6 hours of curriculum time per week and then complete at least 6 hours independent study outside of the curriculum per week as a minimum. The time may increase when assignments are published and deadlines set. There are a number of trips and opportunities for students on this course, such as a trip to the Bodyworlds exhibition for Unit 1 and working alongside sport in industry at local community provision and Arsenal Football Club. There is also the opportunity to experience sport facilities and use some of the analysis equipment at Universities.