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Mandatory content (78%). External assessment (42%)
KEY INFORMATION
Mandatory (core) units: (all 10 units must be taken):
Practical Sport, Assessing risk in Sport, Testing for Sports,
Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise, Principles of Level: BTEC L3 Extended Diploma in
Anatomy and Physiology in Sport, Psychology for Sports Sports Level Coaching & Development
Performance, Sports Nutrition, Sports Development,
Technical and Tactical Skills in Sport, The Athlete’s Lifestyle.
Examining Board: Edexcel
Specialist Units (optional 9 units): Leadership in Sport,
Current Issues in Sport, Instructing Physical Activity and Subject Leader: Mrs E. Jones
Exercise, Physical Education and the Core of Children and
Young People, Rules, Regulations & Officiating in Sport,
Sports Coaching, Sports Injuries, Organising Sports Events, Entry Requirements:
Work Experience in Sport. Merit at BTEC L2 or a C at GCSE PE.

In addition, there may be the opportunity to study 10 Mandatory Units:
additional qualifications alongside the main qualification,
such as coaching awards and fitness qualifications.
This course is for students who have an interest in sport - Practical Sport
and are committed to succeed in their academic studies. - Assessing Risk in Sport
You must have achieved a minimum of a Merit at BTEC - Testing for Sports
Sport Level 2 plus a further 3 GCSEs to be accepted on - Fitness Testing for Sport & Exercise
this course. This can also be offered as a 1 or 2 A level
equivalent option. - Principles of Anatomy & Physiology
in Sport
- Psychology for Sports
- Performance
- Sports Nutrition
- Sports Development
- Technical & Tactical Skills in Sport
- The Athlete’s Lifestyle and 9
Optional Units

Assessment method:
100% coursework

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