Course information
Sport - BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate
Ditton Park Academy - Slough
01753537594
Kings Reach, Slough, SL3 7UX
Course summary

This qualification is designed for learners who have an interest in sport and may or may not have studied an aspect of sport at Level 2 (GCSE or Level 2 equivalent). What will the learner study as part of this qualification? This qualification shows learners how to: • Understand and identify how the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory and energy systems work within the body and during sport. • Explore the process required for screening fitness clients and examining lifestyle and nutritional intake in order to design and monitor fitness training programmes. • Explore different career pathways in order to be successful in the sports industry by reflecting and improving processes to obtain job offers. • Explore different forms of leadership and understand what it takes to be a good leader Mandatory units Examination Units (Externally Assessed - 120 GLH each) Unit 1: Anatomy & Physiology exam paper Unit 2: Fitness Training and programming for Health, Sport and Well-being exam case study Assignment Based Units (Internally Assessed - 60 GLH) Unit 3 - Professional Development in the Sports Industry Optional Assignment Based Units (Internally Assessed - 60 GLH) Unit 4 - Sports Leadership Unit 6 - Sports Psychology Unit 7 - Practical sports performance

Entry requirements

A passion for exercise, health and fitness is desirable to gain the most out of the qualification. Grade 4+ in PE and Science GCSE is preferable but not essential.

How you'll be assessed

A mix of internal and external assessments

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthoritySlough
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressKings Reach, Slough, SL3 7UX