Sport - BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate

Course summary

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of Sport. You will develop an understanding of the sports industry by exploring the different skills required for different career pathways into the industry. Additionally, you will study Fitness Training as well as the Anatomy and Physiology of the body. The course is designed for students who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment, possibly in the Sports Industries. Course Overview: Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology In order to appreciate how each of these systems function, you will explore the structure of the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory and energy systems as well as additional factors which affect sport and exercise performance. Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Wellbeing. You will explore client screening and lifestyle assessment, fitness training methods and fitness programming to support improvements in a client’s health and well-being. Unit 3: Professional Development in Sport Learners explore the knowledge and skills required for different career pathways in the sports industry. Learners will take part in, and reflect on, a personal skills audit, career action plan and practical interview assessment activities. Unit 5: Application of Fitness Testing In this unit, you will explore the principles of fitness testing and examine the factors affecting the selection and administration of tests, including validity, reliability and suitability of tests. You will explore a range of laboratory and field-based fitness tests and the administration process of each fitness test.