HBS Level 3 Sports BTEC
BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Sport
Course Overview
The course takes a multi- disciplinary approach encouraging the development of different methods of enquiry drawn from a range of disciplines. The focus is on participation and performance in physical activity and sport, as part of a balanced, active and healthy lifestyle and encourages you to develop a broad but detailed knowledge of the theoretical aspects that underpin performance sport and physical activity.
Course Content
During this course, you will cover four units;
UNIT 1: ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Learners 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
Learners explore client screening and lifestyle assessment, fitness training methods and fitness programming to support improvements in a client’s health and well-being.
UNIT 3: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE SPORTS INDUSTRY
Learners explore the knowledge and skills required for different career pathways in the sports industry. Learners will take part in, and reflect on, a personal skills audit, career action plan and practical interview assessment activities.
UNIT 7: PRACTICAL SPORTS PERFORMANCE
Learners study the skills, techniques, tactics and rules of selected sports through active participation in individual/team sports.
You will be expected to work in groups and engage in independent learning. You must be able to participate practically and show commitment to our practical area outside of lesson time. This will probably involve training and competitive commitments ranging from at least school team level and beyond.
This course is excellent preparation if you wish to progress to degree level study in Physical Education, Sports Science, Sports Studies, Teaching, Leisure and Tourism, Sports Management, and Coaching.
Course Entry Requirements
Standard Entry Requirements apply
Course Specification
Homework
In sixth form, students are expected to complete a minimum of 5 hours of study a week on top of their allocated lesson time. Coursework elements of the course will require additional work outside of the classroom.
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