BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Students studying the course will develop the knowledge, skill and understanding of how the body enables us to compete in sport and how performance and health can be maintained and improved.

The course enhances a range of skills through its varied nature in both content and assessment structure and is ideally suited to a wide range of further education courses, though particularly to those associated with a sporting nature.

WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW OR BE ABLE TO DO BEFORE TAKING PE BTEC IN THE SIXTH FORM?

The GCSE in Physical Education does offer a useful foundation for the course, but it is not a pre-requisite for studying BTEC Sport. Grade 4 in English and 4 in the Sciences is a normal expectation but, a fundamental interest in current issues relating to the sports world is vital for a successful candidate.

• COURSE STRUCTURE (TWO YEAR COURSE)

You will have 10 lessons per week for this qualification as it is the equivalent of 2 A Level subjects. The qualification requires you to pass the following units, some of which are assessed via examinations (E) and others via the completion of assignments (A):

MANDATORY UNITS: (540 GLH)

Unit 1: Anatomy & Physiology (120 GLH) - E Unit 2: Fitness Training & Programming for Health, Sport and Wellbeing (120 GLH) - E Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry (60 GLH) - A Unit 4: Sports Leadership (60 GLH) - A Unit 22: Investigating Business in sport & the Active Leisure Industry (90 GLH) - E Unit 23: Skill Acquisition (90 GLH) - A

SELECTED UNITS: (180 GLH)

Unit 5: Application of Fitness Testing (60 GLH) - A Unit 7: Practical Sports Performance - A Unit 25: Rules, Regulations & Officiating in Sport - E Total: 720 GLH

• ASSESSMENT

EXAMINATIONS: There are two opportunities to pass each examination. If you do not achieve a pass in Unit 1 in the Summer of Year 12, you will be entered for the same unit again in January of Year 13.

ASSIGNMENTS: Your assignments will be given to you approximately two weeks before the initial deadline. There will be an assignment brief which will outline all of the tasks required. Important: If you do not meet the requirements for a Pass grade, or you are not happy with your grade, you can be given a resubmission opportunity.

WHAT KIND OF STUDENT IS THIS COURSE SUITABLE FOR?

• students who want to improve their psychological understanding of participants in sports • students with an interest in the human body and how it enables us to perform • students who want to develop their practical skills through both theoretical understanding • Students who enjoy working on projects and are able to meet regular deadlines

FURTHER INFORMATION ON SPECIFICATIONS

Pearson provide a number of resources with valuable information about this qualification including sample exam papers and assignment information.

https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/ btec-nationals/sport-2016.html

WHAT COULD I GO ON TO DO AT THE END OF MY COURSE?

Candidates can go on to pursue a wide range of courses from sports science and physiotherapy to teaching and psychology. It is an accepted qualification at many good universities.