Sport 

BTEC National Level 3 Extended Certificate in Sport (AAQ)

Examination Board: Pearson

Course Leader: Mr R Myhill

Course Contact: rmyhill@tgschool.net

Are you interested in:

  • Sport in all its facets?

  • The role of sport in the community?

  • The leisure and fitness industry?

What Will I Study?

Students interested in the sports and exercise industry should look no further than this course. It will provide the knowledge, skills and understanding of how to go far in the sports industry. The course has been designed for students who have a real interest in the theoretical and practical aspects of anatomy and physiology, physical and psychological sports performance, coaching and fitness. It will give the opportunity to develop your knowledge and investigate a wide range of sport, exercise and coaching aspects.

Four units, of which three are mandatory and two are externally set units.

•  Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology (externally assessed)

•  Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being (externally assessed)

•  Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry

•  Unit 4: Sports Leadership

•  Unit 5: Application of Fitness Testing

•  Unit 6: Sports Psychology

•  Unit 7: Practical Sports Performance

Additional Entry Requirements:

Grade 4 in GCSE PE, or VCERT PE Merit

Assessment

Units will be assessed through one of three methods:

Assignment - Set and marked internally by Thomas Gainsborough School, then a sample will be sent to the exam board for standardising.

Task - Set and marked by Pearson, the exam board.

Written Exam - Set and marked by Pearson, the exam board.

Leading to futures in:

This course is aimed at students who have a passion for sport and are looking to follow a career in sports performance, nutrition, coaching/teaching, officiating, journalism, sports psychology or sports medicine. This course can lead on to a range of sports related jobs direct from school, but can also earn UCAS points allowing students to continue their studies at university.

Department Staff

Mr R Myhill (RMY) Head of PE
Mrs K Thomas (KTH) Teacher of PE