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WHY STUDY THIS SUBJECT?

Studying BTEC Level 3 Sport enables you to develop an understanding of different aspects of sport.

You will develop the ability to work independently on assignments and also to work collaboratively in groups when leading coaching sessions for younger pupils.

The course provides a range of exciting opportunities to study sport and fitness in a vocational setting.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

You will require at least a Pass or higher at NCFE Level 2 Sport or a Grade 4 in GCSE PE.

An interest in sport is essential.

SYLLABUS

YEAR 12

Unit 1: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport

Exam 1 hour and 30 minutes

  • Skeletal system
  • Muscular system
  • Respiratory system
  • Cardiovascular system
  • Energy system

Unit 3: Professional development in sport

Coursework written assignment:

  • Career and job opportunities in the sports industry
  • Sports career development action plan

YEAR 13

Unit 2: Fitness training programme for health and
wellbeing-based exam.

Task-based exam

Effects of lifestyle choices on an individual’s health and wellbeing.

Unit 4: Sports Leadership

The roles, qualities, and characteristics of an effective sports leader. 

The importance of psychological factors and their link with effective leadership.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED AND EXAMINED?

The course will be assessed through a mixture of coursework and examinations.

Unit 1 and 2 will be assessed through examinations. Unit 3 and 4 are assessed through coursework.

All units are structured through smaller assignments to support the learning of the content.

FUTURE COURSES AND POSSIBLE CAREERS

BTEC Level 3 Sport can lead to college courses associated with sport, exercise and leisure, along with university courses in exercise, PE, sport and leisure. It can also lead to careers in the sport, exercise and leisure industry.