Sport BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate

Qualification:

BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate

Entry requirements:  

Five GCSEs including Maths & English Language: a minimum of three GCSEs at Grade 4 and two GCSEs at Grade 5.

Overview

The BTEC Extended Certificate in Sport provides a practical and applied approach to studying sport and fitness. This course is ideal for students who enjoy combining theory with hands-on learning, and who want to understand the science, training, and professional practice behind sporting performance.

What you will study

You will study key areas including Anatomy and Physiology, Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Wellbeing, Professional Development in the Sports Industry, and Application of Fitness Testing. Each unit links theory with practical application, preparing you for progression in both study and employment.

Assessment

Assessment is through a mixture of coursework, internally and externally set controlled assessments, and exams across the two years of study.

Skills you will develop

You will gain skills in fitness testing, training programme design, analysis of performance, and applied anatomy, as well as communication, teamwork, and leadership.

Future Pathways

This BTEC supports progression to higher education courses in sport science, coaching, physiotherapy, and leisure management, as well as careers in fitness training, teaching, and the sports industry.

Exam Board:

Pearson Edexcel

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