Level 3 BTEC Extended Certificate in Sport Course

Level 3 BTEC Extended Certificate in Sport

Course Content Unit title YEAR Unit 1 – Anatomy and Physiology 1 Unit 7 – Practical Sports Performance YEAR Unit 2 – Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being 2 Unit 3 – Professional Development in the Sports Industry Assessment External Exam Internal Assignments External Essay Internal Assignments

Assessment 4 Units to be complete in 2 year course • Unit 1 is exam based • Unit 2 is a case study • Units 3 & 7 are internal assignments completed in school

Content • Unit 1 – Anatomy and Physiology • Explore how the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems function and the fundamentals of the energy systems. • Unit 2 - Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being • Explore client screening and lifestyle assessment, fitness training methods and fitness programming to support improvements in a client’s health and well-being.

Content • Unit 3 – Professional Development in the Sports Industry • Explore the knowledge and skills required for different career pathways in the sports industry. Students will take part in, and reflect on, a personal skills audit, career action plan and practical interview assessment activities. • Unit 7 – Practical Sports Performance • Study and perform the skills, techniques, tactics and rules of selected sports through active participation in individual/team sport.

Supporting Activities • Visiting speakers • Trip to CCU • Case Study Work • Practical Elements in Class