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SPORT
BTEC LEVEL 3 EXTENDED certificate
(equivalent to 1 A Level)
ADVANCED LEVEL COURSES
BTEC LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA
(equivalent to 2 A Levels)
The programmes encompass areas of study from
physiology, psychology and social issues, to sports
coaching, leadership, health & fitness, as well as
practical performance analysis and development.
Sessions are a mixture of academic theory with
applied vocational practice, aimed to develop
your knowledge and performance skills as a
great pathway to study at university or step into a
career in the sports industry. Students can study
different sizes of the Sports BTEC, running for
two years alongside other A Levels or Vocational
Qualifications.
SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCE
BTEC LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA
(equivalent to 2 A Levels)
The programme encompasses areas of study from
physiology, psychology and social issues, to sports
coaching, leadership, health & fitness, as well as
practical performance analysis and development.
Sessions are a mixture of academic theory with
applied vocational practice, aimed to develop
your knowledge and performance skills as a great
pathway to study at university or step into a career
in the sports industry.
Students study topics in sport and exercise
physiology, functional anatomy, sport and exercise
psychology, field and laboratory-based fitness
testing, coaching for performance and fitness,
biomechanics in sport and exercise science,
special fitness training, applied research methods,
plus a research project
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Standard Advanced Level entry requirements,
Plus:
Minimum Grade 4 in GCSE Science
ASSESSMENT
Exams, coursework assignments and practical assessments.
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Students study topics in anatomy and physiology
in sport, fitness training and programming,
professional development in sport, sports
leadership, fitness testing, sports psychology,
practical sports performance, coaching for
performance, sports business, and skills
acquisition.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Standard Advanced Level entry requirements,
ASSESSMENT
Exams, coursework assignments and practical assessments
