This Level 3 National Extended Diploma BTEC in Sport and Exercise Science is equivalent to 3 A Levels, both in terms of UCAS tariff points and in teaching contact time. You will study one A Level subject alongside this BTEC course. This subject cannot be A Level PE. You will study thirteen units in total. Seven are mandatory units, which include: • Sport & Exercise Physiology (Exam) • Functional anatomy (Exam) • Applied sport and exercise psychology (Exam) • Field and laboratory fitness testing • Coaching for performance and fitness • Applied research methods in sport and exercise science • Nutrition for sport and exercise performance (Exam) The six optional units include: • Biomechanics in sport and exercise science • Specialised fitness training • Physical activity and individual and group based exercise • Technology in sport and exercise science • Socio-cultural issues in sport and exercise • Sports injury and assessment
The entry criteria for students to study the BTEC course differ slightly from those needed for the traditional A Level programme. You will need six grade 5s at GCSE, including, ideally, a grade 7 in the subject you will be studying as your single A Level subject, or in a relevant subject, eg a grade 7 in Maths if you want to study A Level Business.
There are three types of assessment on this course: assignments (internally assessed) which are practical tasks set in work-related scenarios; tasks (externally assessed) which are practical, work-related scenarios completed in realistic, time-based situations, and written exams, which are also externally assessed. If you successfully complete the qualification you will be awarded an Extended Diploma with grades ranging from PPP to D*D*D*.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £12,705 - £19,704; Boarding £36,639 - £40,365 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SG |
This Level 3 National Extended Diploma BTEC in Sport and Exercise Science is equivalent to 3 A Levels, both in terms of UCAS tariff points and in teaching contact time. You will study one A Level subject alongside this BTEC course. This subject cannot be A Level PE. You will study thirteen units in total. Seven are mandatory units, which include: • Sport & Exercise Physiology (Exam) • Functional anatomy (Exam) • Applied sport and exercise psychology (Exam) • Field and laboratory fitness testing • Coaching for performance and fitness • Applied research methods in sport and exercise science • Nutrition for sport and exercise performance (Exam) The six optional units include: • Biomechanics in sport and exercise science • Specialised fitness training • Physical activity and individual and group based exercise • Technology in sport and exercise science • Socio-cultural issues in sport and exercise • Sports injury and assessment
The entry criteria for students to study the BTEC course differ slightly from those needed for the traditional A Level programme. You will need six grade 5s at GCSE, including, ideally, a grade 7 in the subject you will be studying as your single A Level subject, or in a relevant subject, eg a grade 7 in Maths if you want to study A Level Business.
There are three types of assessment on this course: assignments (internally assessed) which are practical tasks set in work-related scenarios; tasks (externally assessed) which are practical, work-related scenarios completed in realistic, time-based situations, and written exams, which are also externally assessed. If you successfully complete the qualification you will be awarded an Extended Diploma with grades ranging from PPP to D*D*D*.