sport
BTEC LEVEL 3
SPORT & EXERCISE
SCIENCE
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REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
3 This is an innovative and highly specialist work-related
qualification, designed for students who have a passion for
Sport.
3 Ideal if you are looking for a career in the sports industry or
planning to progress to university.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
SD D ED
REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
3 Great alternative to AS or A-Level Physical Education.
3 Gives you a fascinating insight into many aspects of sport.
3 Ideal for students looking for a career in the sports industry or
wishing to progress in to higher education.
3 This course goes well with any combination of subjects. HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE THIS COURSE
Anatomy and Physiology, Fitness Training and Programming,
Professional Development in the Sports Industry, Sports
Leadership, Sports Psychology, Practical Sports Performance
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HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
Two exams in Anatomy and Physiology / Fitness Training and
Programming
Practical observations and testing
Presentations
Timed assignments
Interviews
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE THIS COURSE
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organisational skills to meet assignment deadlines
ability to work independently
interest in a range of sporting activities
willingness to volunteer and support the local community
Exams and internal coursework
Practical observations
Presentations
Timed assignments under exam conditions
Interviews and short tests.
commitment to Sport
hard working
capable of independent study
enthusiastic about participating and leading in a range of
sporting activities
• ability to manage time and meet deadlines
PROGRESSION
Many students choose to continue their studies in higher
education. Previous students have gained places on degree
courses in Sport Science, Physical Education, Physiotherapy,
Sports Injury Management and Rehabilitation, Sports Therapy,
Sports Nutrition and Health Promotion and many other sports-
related degrees. Other students choose to enter into full-time
employment in the sports industry.
PROGRESSION
A range of career opportunities including sports development,
sports coaching, personal training or teaching.
PRIESTLEY EXTRA
PRIESTLEY EXTRA
Throughout the course you will have the opportunity to
undertake a variety of specialised study visits, interact with
guest speakers, and experience a range of practical activities.
You will also be encouraged to gain work-based and
volunteering experience in the local community.
Throughout the course you will have the opportunity to
undertake a variety of specialised study visits, interact with
guest speakers, residential experiences and a range of practical
activities, to complement your programme of study. We also
encourage students to gain work-based and volunteering
experience in the local community.
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btec level 3
sport
Externally-assessed units covering Sport and Exercise
Physiology, Functional Anatomy, Applied Sport and Exercise
Psychology, Nutrition for Sport and Exercise Performance.
Internally-assessed optional units including Fitness testing,
Research methods, sports massage, biomechanics, technology
in sport and sports injuries.