The National Extended Certificate in Sport will build on the knowledge and understanding previously acquired at GCSE level or Cambridge National Sport Science. The content of the course will address anatomy and physiology, fitness training and programming for health, sport and well-being, professional development in the sports industry and fitness testing. Topics that will be covered include: Anatomy and Physiology (Unit 1) Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport, and Well-being (Unit 2) Professional Development in the Sports Industry (Unit 3) Application of Fitness Testing (Unit 5)
Grade 5 in GCSE Double Award Science (Higher Tier). Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Literature and/or English Language. Grade 5 or above in GCSE Mathematics Grade 5 in GCSE Physical Education or M2 in Cambridge National Sport
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport Anatomy and Physiology (Unit 1) – 1.5 hour written paper - unit size 90 (externally assessed) Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being (Unit 2) – set tasks completed under prescribed time constraints (2.5 hours) - unit size 120 (externally assessed) Professional Development in the Sports Industry (Unit 3) - assessed coursework unit - unit size 60 Application of Fitness Testing (Unit 5) - assessed coursework unit - unit size 60
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Bromwich Road, St John's, Worcester, WR2 4AF |
The National Extended Certificate in Sport will build on the knowledge and understanding previously acquired at GCSE level or Cambridge National Sport Science. The content of the course will address anatomy and physiology, fitness training and programming for health, sport and well-being, professional development in the sports industry and fitness testing. Topics that will be covered include: Anatomy and Physiology (Unit 1) Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport, and Well-being (Unit 2) Professional Development in the Sports Industry (Unit 3) Application of Fitness Testing (Unit 5)
Grade 5 in GCSE Double Award Science (Higher Tier). Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Literature and/or English Language. Grade 5 or above in GCSE Mathematics Grade 5 in GCSE Physical Education or M2 in Cambridge National Sport
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport Anatomy and Physiology (Unit 1) – 1.5 hour written paper - unit size 90 (externally assessed) Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being (Unit 2) – set tasks completed under prescribed time constraints (2.5 hours) - unit size 120 (externally assessed) Professional Development in the Sports Industry (Unit 3) - assessed coursework unit - unit size 60 Application of Fitness Testing (Unit 5) - assessed coursework unit - unit size 60