Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport Course in Newbury. Classes run at Trinity School, full-time during the day.
The course covers anatomy and physiology, sports coaching, fitness training, and the business side of sport. You'll develop practical skills alongside the theory that universities and employers look for. It takes around 18 months to complete. You'll need five GCSE grade 5s, including a grade 5 in GCSE PE or a Merit in BTEC PE, to join.
You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport.
The BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Sport has been developed to prepare students for the challenges they’ll face in Higher Education or employment. Designed in collaboration with experts spanning the sports industry, the qualification focuses on the skills, knowledge and industry understanding that today’s universities and employers demand. Students will develop professional and social skills through interaction with performers, clients and team mates, as well as theoretical knowledge and understanding to underpin these skills. When it comes to progression or employment, students will understand the variety of opportunities available to them, and the roles and responsibilities of businesses and organisations within the sports sector. This will give them a clear idea about where they might like to take their career and what progression routes they’d like to follow.
Students will study the following units -
1. Anatomy and Physiology
2. Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being
3. Professional Development in the Sport Industry
4. Application of Fitness Testing
The course is assessed through a wide variety of methods. Two units will be externally assessed, including one written exam and one pre-released task, which will be set and marked by Pearson. The remaining units will be internally assessed using assessment methods such as written reports, logbooks, presentations and practical performance. Each individual unit is graded Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction *.
On successful completion of the Diploma it is possible to progress into Higher Education to study in the following areas:
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