BTEC Sport at St Paul’s is a popular choice with outstanding results. Class sizes allow healthy discussions and debates, and students enjoy researching the topics and putting their coursework together. Students are encouraged to use their independent thinking and enquiry to get the most out of the subject. These skills are fundamental for success in BTEC Sport. A willingness to work hard, meet strict deadlines and a strong interest in the subject are essential. Students will be given the opportunity to assess their own fitness levels through the Unit externally moderated by Pearson. COURSE CONTENT National Extended Certificate in Sport 360 GLH (Guided Learning Hours) Equivalent in size to one A Level. 4 units of which 2 are mandatory exams and 2 are external coursework. Year 12 Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology The aim of this unit is so that learners explore how the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems function. Unit 6: Sports Psychology The aim of this unit is so that learners explore psychological dimensions of sport. Year 13 Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry The aim of this unit is so that learners explore how the knowledge and skills required for different career pathways in the sports industry. Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being The aim of this unit is so that learners explore client screening and lifestyle assessment, fitness training methods and fitness programming to support improvements in a client’s health and well-being. ASSESSMENT Mandatory content (83%) External assessment (58%). Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology - 11/2 hour exam (90 marks) Unit 2: Fitness Training - Scenario-based written task (60 marks) - 21/2 hour exam Unit 3: Professional Development - Internal assessed written coursework. Unit 6: Sports Psychology—Internal assessed written coursework
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Manor Lane, Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16 6JE |
BTEC Sport at St Paul’s is a popular choice with outstanding results. Class sizes allow healthy discussions and debates, and students enjoy researching the topics and putting their coursework together. Students are encouraged to use their independent thinking and enquiry to get the most out of the subject. These skills are fundamental for success in BTEC Sport. A willingness to work hard, meet strict deadlines and a strong interest in the subject are essential. Students will be given the opportunity to assess their own fitness levels through the Unit externally moderated by Pearson. COURSE CONTENT National Extended Certificate in Sport 360 GLH (Guided Learning Hours) Equivalent in size to one A Level. 4 units of which 2 are mandatory exams and 2 are external coursework. Year 12 Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology The aim of this unit is so that learners explore how the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems function. Unit 6: Sports Psychology The aim of this unit is so that learners explore psychological dimensions of sport. Year 13 Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry The aim of this unit is so that learners explore how the knowledge and skills required for different career pathways in the sports industry. Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being The aim of this unit is so that learners explore client screening and lifestyle assessment, fitness training methods and fitness programming to support improvements in a client’s health and well-being. ASSESSMENT Mandatory content (83%) External assessment (58%). Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology - 11/2 hour exam (90 marks) Unit 2: Fitness Training - Scenario-based written task (60 marks) - 21/2 hour exam Unit 3: Professional Development - Internal assessed written coursework. Unit 6: Sports Psychology—Internal assessed written coursework