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BTEC Sport Level 3 – National Diploma in Sport
Our Vision
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This is intended as an Applied General qualification, equivalent in size to two A Levels. It has been designed as part of a two-year programme, normally in conjunction with one or more qualifications at Level 3. This qualification is aimed at learners looking to progress to higher education in this sector. |
Subject Summary |
720 GLH. Equivalent in size to two A Levels. 9 units of which 6 are mandatory and 3 are external. Mandatory content (75%). External assessment (45%) |
Key Stage 5 (Y12-13)
| Year 12 | Year 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 |
Unit 1 (exam)- Anatomy and Physiology: Skeleton, joints and muscles - Effects of exercise on the body systems. Long and short-term effects
Unit 22 – Investigating Business in Sport and Leisure Activity: Knowledge and understanding of sport and active leisure business operations and how to respond to trends and internal and external influences
Unit 7 – Practical Sport: Practical sports performance- practical performance in 2 sports - rules and regulations, techniques and tactics
Unit 17 – Injury in Sport: Understand common sports injuries and their associated physiological and psychological responses. |
Unit 2 (Synopsis)- Fitness testing and training - Lifestyle factors
Unit 3 Professional Development: Understand the career and job opportunities in the sports industry
Unit 23 – Skill Acquisition in Sport: Investigate the nature of skilled performance
Unit 25 – Rules, Regulations and Officiating in Sport: Understand the development of the roles and responsibilities of the officials involved in sport
Unit 4 – Sports Leadership: Understand the roles, qualities and characteristics of an effective sports leader |
| Assessment |
Internal assessment - practice exam questions Coursework |
Internal Assessments Unit 2 – External Exam |
| Term 2 |
Unit 1 (exam)- Anatomy and Physiology Cardiorespiratory
Unit 22 – Investigating Business in Sport and Leisure Activity: Using a range of business models to analyse a company.
Unit 7 – Practical Sport: Practical sports performance- demonstrate skills, techniques and tactics in 2 sports
Unit 17 – Injury in Sport: Explore common treatment and rehabilitation methods |
Unit 2 (Synopsis)- Fitness testing and training - Fitness testing and screening. Diet and nutrition
Unit 3 Professional Development: Explore own skills using a skills audit to inform a career development action plan
Unit 23 – Skill Acquisition in Sport: Examine ways that sport performers process information for skilled performance
Unit 25 – Rules, Regulations and Officiating in Sport: Explore the performance of officials in a selected sport
Unit 4 – Sports Leadership: Examine the importance of psychological factors and their link with effective leadership. |
| Assessment |
Internal assessment - practice exam questions - mock exam in February |
Internal Assessments Internally and externally marked |
| Term 3 |
Unit 1 (exam)- Anatomy and Physiology
Unit 22 – Investigating Business in Sport and Leisure Activity: Recommendations and justification for improvements to a business
Unit 7 – Practical Sport: Practical sports performance- analyse own performance and make recommendations to improve using different assessment methods Unit 17 – Injury in Sport: Investigate risk factors which may contribute to sports injuries and their associated prevention strategies. |
Unit 2 (Synopsis)- Fitness testing and training - training methods and principles of training
Unit 3 Professional Development: Undertake a recruitment activity to demonstrate the processes that can lead to a successful job offer. Reflect on the recruitment.
Unit 23 – Skill Acquisition in Sport: Explore theories of teaching and learning in sport and carry them out.
Unit 25 – Rules, Regulations and Officiating in Sport: Undertake the role of a match official in a competitive sport.
Unit 4 – Sports Leadership: Explore an effective leadership style when leading a team during sport and exercise activities. |
| Assessment |
External Unit 1 Exam External Unit 22 Exam |
Internal Assessments Internally and externally marked |
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Specification - BTEC National Diploma in Sport
Extra-curricular / enrichment
- Senior Sports Leaders programme
- Meadowhead Football Scholarship
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