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Level 3
Sport BTEC Certificate/Extended Certificate
COURSE OVERVIEW
The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Sport is intended to be an Applied General qualification for post-16 learners wanting to continue their education through applied learning. It is intended to be studied alongside other Level 3 qualifications to give an introduction to the sector.
The content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with academics to ensure that it supports progression to higher education. Employers and professional bodies have also been involved and consulted to confirm that the content is appropriate and consistent with current practice for learners who may choose to enter employment directly in the sport sector.
FURTHER INFORMATION
You need a minimum of five GCSEs at 9-4, including grade 4 in English Language.
Students need to have an interest and passion for sport and its different facets, particularly how sport affects performance in body, mind, health, fitness and nutrition. An interest and knowledge of a range of sports is desirable as well as current affairs in sport, which will allow students to understand the theory from their own knowledge and experiences.
The qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by higher education providers as contributing to meeting admission requirements for many courses, if taken alongside other qualifications as part of a two-year programme of study. It combines well with a large number of subjects and supports entry to higher education courses in a wide range of disciplines (depending on the subjects taken alongside it).
Externally assessed units will be examination based or set tasks. These are available twice a year. Internally assessed units will be in a range of methods including practical performance, written or typed documents, presentations, practical, professional conversations or synoptic assessments. Students will need to use knowledge from other units of study to complete detailed responses and provide a more holistic approach to their learning and development within the sports sector.
This course can be combined with other A level and Applied General Courses. For students who only wish to study sport please see the BTEC Sport (Triple)