Sport
L3 BTEC
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Hitchin Boys’ School
Course Overview
Course Overview
The course provides a broad basis of study for the sport sector and is designed for students who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment in the sport sector. The qualification is equivalent in size to one A Level.
Course Content
Course Content
You will study three mandatory units, of which two will be externally assessed and one optional unit which is internally assessed. The mandatory units are:
Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology
In this unit you will explore how the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems function and the fundamentals of the energy systems. This unit is externally assessed by examination.
Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being
You will learn about client screening and lifestyle assessment, fitness training methods and fitness programming to support improvements in a client’s health and well-being. This unit is externally assessed by written submission.
Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry
In this unit you will look at the knowledge and skills required for different career pathways in the sports industry. You will take part in, and reflect on, a personal skills audit, career action plan and practical interview assessment activities. This unit is assessed by internal assignments.
Optional units will be selected by the school from the following:
Sports Leadership
Application of Fitness Testing
Sports Psychology
Practical Sports Performance
BTEC Sport combines well with a large number of subjects and supports entry to higher education courses in a very wide range of disciplines.
Course Entry Requirements
Standard entry requirements apply
Course Specification
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport.
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