Sports Studies

Course summary

The Pearson BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport is a qualification for learners who have a keen interest in sport and physical activity and want to continue their education through applied learning. It is for learners who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately employment in the sport sector. The full qualification is the equivalent to one A Level and it combines well with a large number of subjects, especially biology. It supports entry to higher education courses in a very wide range of disciplines. There are three mandatory units, one internal and two external. Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology (External) Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being (External) Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry (Internal) Learners will also study one unit from a range which has been designed to support choices in progression to sport courses in higher education, and to link with relevant occupational areas. The optional unit will be Practical Sports Performance.