Sports Studies

Course summary

The National Extended Certificate in Sport is a BTEC qualification designed to fit into an A-level programme. It is worth the equivalent UCAS points of one A level. The course studies 4 units over the two years: Unit 1: Anatomy & Physiology studies the structure and function of the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, and energy systems and how they respond and adapt to exercise. Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport, and Well-being explore client screening and lifestyle assessment, fitness training methods, and fitness programming to support improvements in a client’s health and well-being. Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry explores the knowledge and skills required for different career pathways in the sports industry. Learners will take part in, and reflect on, a personal skills audit, career action plan, and practical interview assessment activities. Unit 6: Sport Psychology evaluates how the fundamentals of psychology can enhance sporting performance, studying aspects such as personality, team cohesion and group dynamics.