CURRICULUM SUBJECT

BTEC Sports

It is exercise alone that supports the spirits, and keeps the mind in vigor.”

Marcus Tullius Cicero (Politician)

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport is intended to be an applied general qualification for post-16 students wanting to continue their education through applied learning, and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment within the sports sector. The qualification is equivalent in size to one A level and aims to provide the fundamentals of the study of the sports sector at this level. Throughout the two-year course pupils will complete four units in total which will cover a wide variety of content in relation to working in the sports industry. 

 Course content 

 This qualification includes three mandatory units, covering the following content areas: 

• Anatomy and physiology 

• Fitness training and programming for health, sport and well-being 

• Professional development in the sports industry. 

• Sports leadership 

 In addition, one optional unit that has been chosen as the best fit for our current cohort to support their development of key, soft skills for their future careers and the ability to learn practically outside of the classroom. 

Assessment 

Throughout the course two units will be taught in Year 12 with the further two in Year 13. Units 1 and 2 (120 guided learning hours) are externally assessed and will be assessed through external examination which takes place during the summer exam period of the year in which it is taught. Units 3 and 4 are assessed internally through coursework and assignments. 

Career opportunities 

 In addition to the sport sector-specific content outlined above, pupils will develop transferable skills that are highly regarded by both higher education and employers; for example, communication, team working and organisational skills. This course will prepare you well for a wide variety of careers within the sports sector. At all times teachers will ensure pupils are aware of the opportunity to display and develop those soft skills mentioned above that might not always be assessed and accredited. When combined with other associated qualifications and/or related degree choices the Pearson BTEC level 3 national extended certificate in sport would prepare pupils for the following possible careers: 

• Sports management 

• Physiotherapy / Sports rehabilitation 

• Personal trainer 

• Sports coach 
• Teacher of Physical Education