Sport (BTEC)

Head of Department      Mrs R S Masterman
Exam board                      Pearson Edexcel
Qualification name         BTEC Sport
Qualification codes         BTEC L3 National Certificate in Sport (Single)  BTEC L3 National Extended Diploma in Sport (Triple)

What you will study
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Sport (Single)
This qualification is designed to support progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate A Levels.

How you will be assessed
(4 Units covered over two years)
Anatomy and Physiology
Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being
Professional Development in the Sports Industry
Sports Leadership (Optional)
Practical Sports Performance (Optional)
The A Level is taught as a two-year linear course, with assessment occurring after two years. Pupils can decide if they wish to sit the AS examination during the Lower Sixth as the first year content mirrors the AS content. It should be noted, however, that the mark will NOT contribute to the final A Level grade. 

What you will study
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport (Triple)
This is intended as an Applied General qualification, equivalent in size to three A Levels. It is a two-year, full-time course that meets entry requirements in its own right for learners who want to progress to higher education courses in sport before entering employment.

How you will be assessed
(14 Units covered over two years)
Anatomy and Physiology
Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being
Professional Development in the Sports Industry
Coaching for Performance
Research methods in Sport
Practical Sports Performance
Development and Provision of Sport
Business in Sport
Skill Acquisition
Optional Units;
Application of Fitness testing
Sports Psychology
Sports Leadership
Sports injury management
Leisure Management
Sports Performance Analysis
Exercise for specific groups
Current issues in Sport
Rules, regulations and officiating

Why choose Sport (BTEC)?
BTECs embody a fundamentally learner-centred approach to the
curriculum, with a flexible, unit-based structure and knowledge
applied in project-based assessments. They focus on the holistic
development of the practical, interpersonal and thinking skills
required to be able to succeed in employment and higher education
within the sporting industry.

Course requirements
It is preferable, but not essential, for students to have studied PE
at GCSE. An interest and passion for sport and related issues is
important. Students should have ability in at least one sport either
coaching or performing for practical assessment purposes.

Related subjects at Sixth Form
BTEC Sport lends itself well to a wide range of subject areas and
therefore can be studied alongside any discipline within the school.

Where could this lead?
The varied units cover with both the single and triple BTEC sport
options give learners specialist knowledge and skills, enabling
entry into employment within the Sport and Leisure industry,
Apprenticeships, or University/ Higher Education degrees for
example PE Teaching, Sports science, Sports psychology and
physiotherapy.

Further important information
The course is taught over a two year program, with regular
assessments throughout. Units are assessed individually by
practical, written or exam based assessments.