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Level 3
Sport BTEC Extended Certificate/Diploma
COURSE OVERVIEW
This course provides a strong foundation in sport and exercise science, combining theoretical knowledge with practical application. It is ideal for students who are passionate about sport and considering careers in coaching, fitness, or sports development.
Core Units:
Anatomy and Physiology -; Explore the structure and function of body systems and their response to exercise.
Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being -; Learn to assess fitness and design training programmes.
Professional Development in the Sports Industry -; Investigate career pathways and develop employability skills.
Optional Unit (e.g., Practical Sports Performance or Sports Leadership) -; Apply skills in real sporting contexts.
FURTHER INFORMATION
You need a minimum of five GCSEs at 9-4, including grade 4 in English Language or Maths. 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.
This course provides a wide range of study with many options for progression employment. This course is supported by universities with students going on to study at places like Loughborough, Leeds, Bath and more locally to the Universities of Chichester, Brighton, Southampton Solent & Bournemouth.
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.
Students studying BTEC Sport and not part of our academy programmes are expected to by a Haywards Heath Sport Kit package (£54) supplied by Broadwater Sports.
Ability to be organised in terms of in class and independent study to allow meeting of deadlines and course demands. The ability to self-assess their own work along with teacher support to maximise grades. Ability to work well within groups in a range of situations both theoretically and practically. Solid all-round practical and sporting knowledge to apply to relevant units and maximise grades. Ability to manage time effectively in terms of college, sport and part time work balance to ensure success on this course.