OLA 6th Physical Education
BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Sport
Awarding body: Pearson Edexcel
This BTEC course provides a broad basis of study for the sport sector. The qualification is designed to support a sport related career or progression into higher education when taken alongside other BTEC qualifications and/or A-Levels.
The course includes 3 mandatory units plus 1 optional unit:
Unit 1
Anatomy and Physiology (Externally assessed through an exam)
This unit provides learners with knowledge and understanding of how the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems function and the fundamentals of the energy systems.
Unit 2
Fitness Training and Programming for Heath, Sport and Well-being (Externally assessed through an exam case study)
This unit provides learners with the knowledge and understanding to be able to screen clients, analyse lifestyle and nutrition for individuals and design appropriate training programmes to improve health and well-being.
Unit 3
Professional Development in the Sports Industry (Internally assessed via an assignment
In this unit learners will explore the knowledge and skills required for different career pathways in the sports industry. They will take part in a personal skills audit, career action plan and practical assessment activities.
1 Optional Unit
The mandatory units are studied alongside 1 optional unit (internally assessed) from:
• Sports Leadership
• Application of Fitness Testing
• Sports Psychology
• Practical Sports Performance
NB: The choice of internally assessed units will be selected by staff based on common interests/future aspirations of the group.
Assessments
Assessments for the BTEC take place over the course of the 2-years. Students therefore can resit some assessments during the course to improve their result. They must achieve a minimum of pass level in both external assessments and internal assessments to achieve the overall qualification.
Students studying this BTEC receive one grade (Distinction*, Distinction, Merit or Pass)
UCAS Tariff points are awarded as follows:
• Distinction* – 56 UCAS points (equivalent to A* at A-level)
• Distinction – 48 UCAS points (equivalent to A at A-level)
• Merit – 32 UCAS points (equivalent to C at A-level)
• Pass – 16 UCAS points (equivalent to E at A-level)
Preparing for the BTEC course:
Watch, read and listen to sport in the news and media. Using the BBC Sport app is a great way of staying up to date with the latest sports related news and headlines.
Read through the specification – why not highlight what you already understand from GCSE PE?
Consider researching sports related career options.
Physical Education and the future
This BTEC course provides a broad basis of study for the sport sector. The qualification is designed to support a sport related career or progression into higher education when taken alongside other BTEC qualifications and/or A-Levels.