BTEC Sport is a vocational course that teaches students the knowledge required to pursue a career in sports or health care. Students will also develop the skills for a range of sportrelated pathways from sports coaching to gym management. Students can choose to study sport at university and many more possible routes including coaching and physiotherapy access courses. You will develop practical skills in your specialist areas. In addition, you will learn about the other factors that contribute to improving performance. BTEC Sport lessons are enjoyable and productive and delivered by experienced staff in a supportive and nurturing environment. Practical lessons are delivered to teach theoretical concepts and practical skills in a safe environment. BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport is a course suited to those students who are interested in further studies, or a career in sports. Through a combination of both practical and theory elements, students will gain a deeper understanding of Anatomy and Physiology, Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being, Professional Development in the Sports Industry, and finally Practical Sports Performances.
The course has a mixture of both internal and external assessments over the two years. Anatomy and Physiology External exam This unit looks at the physiology side of sport. Students will explore the different body systems such as the Skeletal, Muscular and Cardio-respiratory system. Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being- Controlled assessment Here students will look at designing a training programme to suit an individual’s needs. Professional Development in the Sports industry-Internal assessment This unit explores the array of opportunity available in the sporting industry. Practical Sports Performances Internal assessment Students will develop their knowledge and understanding of a variety of sports, and look at the rules, regulations and scoring systems used. They will also take part practically and look at ways to further develop their skills in a team and individual sport.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Wandsworth |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Parkham Street, Battersea, London, SW11 3DQ |
BTEC Sport is a vocational course that teaches students the knowledge required to pursue a career in sports or health care. Students will also develop the skills for a range of sportrelated pathways from sports coaching to gym management. Students can choose to study sport at university and many more possible routes including coaching and physiotherapy access courses. You will develop practical skills in your specialist areas. In addition, you will learn about the other factors that contribute to improving performance. BTEC Sport lessons are enjoyable and productive and delivered by experienced staff in a supportive and nurturing environment. Practical lessons are delivered to teach theoretical concepts and practical skills in a safe environment. BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport is a course suited to those students who are interested in further studies, or a career in sports. Through a combination of both practical and theory elements, students will gain a deeper understanding of Anatomy and Physiology, Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being, Professional Development in the Sports Industry, and finally Practical Sports Performances.
The course has a mixture of both internal and external assessments over the two years. Anatomy and Physiology External exam This unit looks at the physiology side of sport. Students will explore the different body systems such as the Skeletal, Muscular and Cardio-respiratory system. Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being- Controlled assessment Here students will look at designing a training programme to suit an individual’s needs. Professional Development in the Sports industry-Internal assessment This unit explores the array of opportunity available in the sporting industry. Practical Sports Performances Internal assessment Students will develop their knowledge and understanding of a variety of sports, and look at the rules, regulations and scoring systems used. They will also take part practically and look at ways to further develop their skills in a team and individual sport.
