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BTEC Sport Level 3 – National Extended Certificate in Sport
Our Vision
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This qualification is designed to support progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels. |
Subject Summary |
360 GLH. Equivalent in size to one A Level. 4 units of which 3 are mandatory and 2 are external. Mandatory content (83%). External assessment (67%). |
Key Stage 5 (Y12-13)
| Year 12 | Year 13 | |
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| 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 7 – Practical Sport: Practical sports performance- practical performance in 2 sports - rules and regulations, techniques and tactics |
Unit 2 (Synopsis)- Fitness testing and training - Lifestyle factors
Unit 3 Professional Development: Understand the career and job opportunities in the sports industry |
| Assessment |
Internal assessment - practice exam questions Coursework |
Internal Assessments Unit 2 – External Exam |
| Term 2 |
Unit 1 (exam)- Anatomy and Physiology Cardiorespiratory
Unit 7 – Practical Sport: Practical sports performance- demonstrate skills, techniques and tactics in 2 sports |
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 |
| Assessment |
Internal assessment - practice exam questions - mock exam in Feb |
Internal Assessments Internally and externally marked |
| Term 3 |
Unit 1 (exam)- Anatomy and Physiology
Unit 7 – Practical Sport: Practical sports performance- analyse own performance and make recommendations to improve using different assessment methods
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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. |
| Assessment |
External Unit 1 Exam External Unit 22 Exam |
Internal Assessments Internally and externally marked |
Useful websites
Specification - BTEC National Diploma in Sport
Extra-curricular / enrichment
- Senior Sports Leaders programme
- Meadowhead Football Scholarship
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