The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport and Exercise Science is intended to be an Applied General qualification for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education, and ultimately to employment, probably in the sport sector. Within this two-year course, four units will be taught including: Functional Anatomy: Anatomy Assessment style – External exam, taken in Summer Year 12 (re-take opportunities available). This unit will develop your knowledge and understanding of how the human body produces movement as well as the factors that can contribute to making the performance of movement more effective. It will prepare you for progression to higher education or a career in sports science, coaching, or the fitness industry. Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology: Assessment style – External exam, taken in Summer Year 12 (re-take opportunities available). In this unit, you will develop an understanding of the major psychological factors that impact sports performers. You will examine the predominant theories that help us to understand these factors, how they can affect sports performers positively and negatively, and the interventions that can be used to control psychological state. Biomechanics in Sport and Exercise Science:: Assessment Style - Assignment based on Year 13. An understanding of biomechanics is essential for coaches who need to analyze the forces in action in a sport or exercise activity, and how they impact performers and affect their performance. You will be able to answer questions such as, ‘Why do tennis balls and cricket balls spin?’, ‘What is the optimal angle to release a javelin?’ and ‘What clothing and footwear are most appropriate to prevent injury?’. Biomechanics is one of the central subjects in sports science because all sports and exercise activities involve movement. Biomechanics seeks to describe and analyze human movement and to apply scientific principles to improve sporting performance). Coaching for Performance and Fitness: Assessment Style - Assignment based on Year 13. In this unit, you will develop coaching skills, knowledge, qualities, and best practices, allowing for sessions to incorporate progression over time. You will develop your planning, delivery, and reflection skills, as well as your ability to use a variety of coaching practices. You will explore different practices and measures that could be used to develop sports performance. You will undertake the key vocational task of coaching a session to improve the performance of the athletes through the enhancement of techniques, their application, and the improvement of fitness. Finally, you will learn how to effectively evaluate the impact of your coaching on the future development of athletes and of you as a coach.
At least 5 GCSE grades 9-4 to include English or Maths. at grade 4. If GCSE PE has been taken, at least a grade 5 is required. If Btec Sport was studied at GCSE applicants must have achieved at least a ‘Merit’ grade in that subject.
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| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Valley Road, Bude, EX23 8DQ |
The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport and Exercise Science is intended to be an Applied General qualification for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education, and ultimately to employment, probably in the sport sector. Within this two-year course, four units will be taught including: Functional Anatomy: Anatomy Assessment style – External exam, taken in Summer Year 12 (re-take opportunities available). This unit will develop your knowledge and understanding of how the human body produces movement as well as the factors that can contribute to making the performance of movement more effective. It will prepare you for progression to higher education or a career in sports science, coaching, or the fitness industry. Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology: Assessment style – External exam, taken in Summer Year 12 (re-take opportunities available). In this unit, you will develop an understanding of the major psychological factors that impact sports performers. You will examine the predominant theories that help us to understand these factors, how they can affect sports performers positively and negatively, and the interventions that can be used to control psychological state. Biomechanics in Sport and Exercise Science:: Assessment Style - Assignment based on Year 13. An understanding of biomechanics is essential for coaches who need to analyze the forces in action in a sport or exercise activity, and how they impact performers and affect their performance. You will be able to answer questions such as, ‘Why do tennis balls and cricket balls spin?’, ‘What is the optimal angle to release a javelin?’ and ‘What clothing and footwear are most appropriate to prevent injury?’. Biomechanics is one of the central subjects in sports science because all sports and exercise activities involve movement. Biomechanics seeks to describe and analyze human movement and to apply scientific principles to improve sporting performance). Coaching for Performance and Fitness: Assessment Style - Assignment based on Year 13. In this unit, you will develop coaching skills, knowledge, qualities, and best practices, allowing for sessions to incorporate progression over time. You will develop your planning, delivery, and reflection skills, as well as your ability to use a variety of coaching practices. You will explore different practices and measures that could be used to develop sports performance. You will undertake the key vocational task of coaching a session to improve the performance of the athletes through the enhancement of techniques, their application, and the improvement of fitness. Finally, you will learn how to effectively evaluate the impact of your coaching on the future development of athletes and of you as a coach.
At least 5 GCSE grades 9-4 to include English or Maths. at grade 4. If GCSE PE has been taken, at least a grade 5 is required. If Btec Sport was studied at GCSE applicants must have achieved at least a ‘Merit’ grade in that subject.