Course Level: |
BTEC National Certificate Level 3 |
| Length of Course: |
Two Years
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Examination Board:
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Edexcel
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Description of Course: |
The Level 3 BTEC National Certificate is a two-year course. This qualification is equivalent to two A Levels but will be timetabled in one option block. The BTEC National in Sport has been developed to meet the employment opportunities within the sport and leisure industry that include:-
Health and lifestyle services
Health and fitness facilities
Coaching and teaching
Outdoor education
Professional sport and performance
Health promotion
Sports development officers
Course Content:
The Level 3 BTEC National Certificate is a 12 unit qualification including:-
Eight Core Units
The Body in Action
Health and Safety in Sport
Training and Fitness for Sport
Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise
Psychology for Sports Performance
Sports Nutrition
Technical and Tactical Skills in Sport
The Athletes Lifestyle
Four Specialist Units
Sports Coaching
Sport and Society
Analysis of Sports Performance
Sport and Exercise Massage
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Possible Career Pathways: |
| This qualification will provide an excellent background for those students wanting to continue their studies at university or gain further specialist qualifications and employment in the sports and leisure industry. |
Further Advice: |
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Course Work Placement: |
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Course Entry Guidelines: |
Entry Guidelines:
Candidates must have a keen interest and enthusiasm for sport, exercise and leisure. Candidates will be expected to have studied GCSE Physical Education and gained a Grade B or above, or they will have passed the BTEC First in Sport at merit level (equivalent Level 2 qualification) and gained a minimum of 5 GCSEs Grade A to C. |
Course Additional Information: |
Assessment: The course does not involve any examinations; pupils are assessed by internally and externally set assignments in each of the 12 units.
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