Course information
Sports Studies
Bishop Heber High School - Cheshire West and Chester
01948860571
Chester Road, Malpas, SY14 8JD
Course summary

The BTEC Extended Certificate is an academic, practical and vocational course. You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations in addition to a number of externally set tasks and exams. This qualification is worth the equivalent to one A level. The course is made up of 4 units (or subjects) which cover the broad range of the sports industry. 2 of the units are assessed internally through the production of a portfolio of evidence. This evidence is generated through written assignments, presentations or practical demonstrations. 2 of the units are assessed externally through an exam and set tasks. The internally assessed units are Sports Psychology and Professional Development in the Sports Industry. The externally assessed unitsAnatomy & Physiology and Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being

Entry requirements

How you'll be assessed

There are 4 units of which 3 are mandatory and 2 are external. The mandatory content is 83% of the course The external assessment is 67% of the course

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityCheshire West and Chester
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressChester Road, Malpas, SY14 8JD