BTEC Sport (Diploma)

Why BTEC Sport?

The course is an active and enjoyable way to study sport and gain an understanding of the Sport Industry.

The BTEC qualifications are coursework and examination based, they aim to provide students with opportunities to learn and apply theory to practice. Students will have the opportunity to develop appropriate knowledge and skills to enable progression to both Higher Education and employment.

Course Outline

BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport

Mandatory Units

Unit 1 - Anatomy & Physiology – EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT

1 hour 30 minutes written examination set and marked by Pearson.

Unit 2 - Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Wellbeing - EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT

A task set by Pearson and completed under supervised conditions

Part A – leaners will research a case study set by Pearson 2 weeks before the assessment period.

Part B – a 2 hour supervised assessment period timetabled by Pearson.

Unit 3 - Professional development in the Sports Industry

Learners explore the knowledge and skills required for different career pathways in the sports industry. Learners will take part in, and reflect on, a personal skills audit, career action plan and practical interview assessment activities.

Internal Assessment

Unit 5 – Application of Fitness Testing
Unit 6 – Sports Psychology
Unit 8 – Coaching for Performance
Unit 26 – Technical and Tactical demands of Sport
Unit 27 – The Athlete's Lifestyle
Unit 28 – Sports Performance Analysis

Optional Units (choose one, all assessed internally)

Unit 4 – Sports Leadership
Unit 7 – Practical Sports Performance
Unit 9 – Research Methods in Sport
Unit 13 – Instructing Gym-based Exercise
Unit 14 – Exercise and Circuit based Physical Activity
Unit 17 – Sports Injury management
Unit 25 – Rules, regulations and officiating in Sport