Sport BTEC Level 3

Perfect for Students that:

• Are interested in sport.
• Who want to find out more about how the body works in sporting situations and how to
  improve its efficiency.
• Who are interested in the history and sociology of sport and why it is organised and
  run like it is today.
• Who wish to pursue a career in sport. To include Physiotherapy/Sports Medicine/ Coaching/ Sports Science/ Nutritionist/ PE Teacher.

Description of Course/ Course Structure/ Assessment:

• 360 GLH (guided learning hours)
• Equivalent in size to one A-level
• 4 units
• 3 mandatory units (externally assessed)
• 1 optional unit (internally assessed)
• Topic areas include anatomy and physiology, fitness training, professional development in
  the sports industry.

External assessment

• Unit 1 – Anatomy and Physiology Written paper (1.5 hours)
• Unit 2 – Fitness Training Supervised assessment period – written submission (2.5 hours)*