BTEC Certificate in Sport

Course summary

In Year 12 we complete Edexcel BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Sport and if students choose to continue into Year 13 they will extend the qualification to the Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Sport. Qualification Number (12)- 500/6753/9 Qualification Number (13)-500/6751/5 http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-nationals/sport-2016.html Linear or Modular course? This is a modular course, made up of coursework and two external assessments (an exam and a set task). In year 12 students will complete one mandatory unit, Anatomy and Physiology (assessed through an external exam) and one optional unit (assessed through coursework). In year 13, the students will complete two mandatory units, Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being (assessed through an externally set task) and Professional Development in the Sports Industry(assessed through coursework). Subject content Students will cover a range of topics including anatomy and physiology, fitness training and programming for health, sport and well-being and professional development in the sports industry. They can also choose the subject content for their optional unit, from a range of topics such as; sports leadership, sports coaching, sports psychology, sports event organisation.