Sports Studies
The Canterbury Academy - Kent
01227463971
Knight Avenue, Canterbury, CT2 8QA
Course summary

Level 3 BTEC Sport Extended Diploma Sport is a 14 unit course that explores various aspects of the sport industry. Coursework units are assessed by the creation of a portfolio of evidence and are designed to give you an understanding of different aspects of the sport and recreation industry. Units you may complete on the course: • Anatomy and Physiology. • Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being. • Professional Development in the Sports Industry. • Sports Leadership. • Application of Fitness Testing. • Practical Sports Performance. • Coaching for Performance. • Research Methods in Sport. • Sport Event Organisation. • Development and Provision of Sport. • Investigating Business in Sport and the Active Leisure Industry. • Skill Acquisition in Sport. • Rules Regulations and Officiating in Sport. • Sports Massage.

Entry requirements

Ideally a 6 grade or above in GCSE PE or Merit or above in BTEC Sport Level 2.

How you'll be assessed

Assessment is a mixture of coursework and exams. Coursework is completed through a variety of methods, including case studies, observation of practical work and assignments. There are four exam units and ten coursework units.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityKent
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressKnight Avenue, Canterbury, CT2 8QA