Sport

Pearson BTEC Level 3 Sport

The BTEC Sport course will develop your core specialist knowledge, understanding and skills in aspects relating specifically to sport, coaching and the leisure sector. The course outline includes anatomy and physiology, fitness analysis, sports coaching and different areas of sports provision. All lessons are delivered either in an ICT suite or in a practical setting, making use of the sports facilities around the school. The BTEC Sport course, equivalent in size to one A Level, offers a broad basis of study for the sport sector.

The course will require students to

  • actively and methodically conduct research, and apply their finding to presentations as an individual or within a group.

  • demonstrate effective analytical skills, applying theoretical concepts to coursework and practical performances.

  • have a keen interest in sport and fitness and a passion for developing understanding of health and well-being and the impact of physical activity on the human body.

  • perform practically to generate data towards assessment pieces.

  • act as an ambassador for Physical Education and School Sport across the whole school

Summary Assessment

AS Unit 1 - Anatomy and physiology - Examination

AS Unit 7 - Practical sports performance - Coursework/Non-Examniation Assesment

A2 Unit 2 - Fitness training and programming for health, sport and well-being - Examination

A2 Unit 3 - Professional development in the sports industry - Coursework/Non-Examination Assessment

Of the four units, two are externally assessed (exams) and two are internally assessed (coursework). The weighting of the qualification is 67% external assessment (exam) and 33% internal assessment (coursework)

Course Leader: Mr B Rodgers

Higher Education Opportunities

The BTEC Sport qualification would appeal to any student wishing to go into higher education, specifically to anyone considering a degree course in subjects including Sport and Exercise Sciences, Sports Development, Sports Studies, Business in Sport or Sports Coaching Development. By way of employment, the BTEC Sports Diploma is valued by the fitness and leisure industries as well as sports coaching organisations.