BTEC Pearson BTEC Level 3 National
Extended Certificate in Sport

EXAM BOARD: Pearson BTEC

 

What does the course cover?

Mandatory units- all three units must be taken:

Unit 1 Anatomy and Physiology
Unit 2 Fitness training and programming for health, sport and wellbeing
Unit 3 Professional Development in the sports industry
Optional unit (this may change due to the demands of the group)
Unit 4 Sports Leadership
Unit 6 Sports Psychology

What skills will the course help you develop?

As well as learning a range of industry-standard fitness testing, training and health-related development
skills, studying Sport will enable you to acquire some key transferable skills, valued by both employers and
higher education providers. These include: critical thinking and problem-solving; communicating,
collaborating and influencing; as well as presentation, research, effective writing and analytical skills.

How is the course assessed?

Equivalent in size to one A-Level. Four units of which three are mandatory. Two of the three mandatory
units are externally assessed. Mandatory content (83%). External assessment is 67%.
The course is assessed through a combination of externally assessed (58%) and internally-assessed units.
Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology written exam Short and long answer questions assessing understanding
of anatomy and physiology and how the different systems of the body can affect sports performance.
Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being pre-release task
Students will interpret lifestyle factors and health screening data to create and justify a fitness training
programme. Learners will need to develop and justify a training programme that meets the needs of a
specific client.

Further unit content is not yet available.

What are the additional entry requirements?

Students wishing to study BTEC Sport should have a 5 in Science.

What do students who study this course go on to do?

The qualification carries UCAS points equivalent to A-Levels, a merit carries the same number of UCAS
points as a C grade in A2 (see UCAS website for full details). BTECs are recognised by a number of higher
education providers (always check specific entry requirements).
The course also supports learners entering direct employment, or via an apprenticeship, in a range of
sectors.

Career pathways that are supported by this course include:
Sports coaching
Early years education

Who is the staff contact for BTEC Sport?

Mr Courtney – Lead teacher BTEC Sport.