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BTEC Sport Level 3 Diploma

What you will study
Unit 1 Anatomy and Physiology—written examination
Unit 2 Fitness, Training and Programming—Written assessment
Unit 3 Professional Development in the Sports Industry
Unit 4—Sports Leadership
Unit 5—Application of Fitness Testing
Unit 6—Sports Psychology
Unit 8—Coaching for Performance
Unit 22—Investigating Business in Sport and the active leisure industry
Unit 23—Skill acquisition in Sport
How you will study
The units are split over the two years with Units 1, 2, 4, 5 & 23 in Year 12. Whilst units 3, 6, 8 and 22 are studies in Year 13.
How you will be assessed
The examination board is EdExcel. Unit 1 is an examination with Units 2 and 22 being seen assignments that are to be completed in a set time period. The other modules are coursework and this course provides the equivalent of 2 A Level grades.
Your options after this course
Sport is one of the fastest growing sectors. This course is diverse and opens up various avenues. Academically the two A Level grades should provide plenty of UCAS points. This course opens up for career opportunities in Coaching, Physiotherapy, Teaching, Leisure work.
Further information from Mr N Brearley, PE Teacher

Why choose BTEC Sport?
BTEC Sport allows students to approach the subject in a variety of ways. It provides an empathy with various work forces and potential future professions. The subject addresses factors such as traditional, financial, cultural, environmental studies. We also look at issues such as role models, various media forms of coverage and differences between genders and sports. Such variety allows greater interest and provides opportunities to progress with the studies at a higher level.

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