BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport(Equivalent to 1 A Level course)

Course summary

2. Psychological factors affecting in performance (20%) 3. Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport (20%). 4. Performance in physical education (30%). These units will develop further your understanding of participation and performance in physical activity as part of a balanced, active and healthy lifestyle. The first looks at more in depth applied exercise physiology and biomechanics. The second is divided into skill acquisition and sports psychology. The third looks at sport and society, including contemporary issues in sport, such as the use of performance enhancing drugs. The fourth unit features performance – specifically the improvement and critical evaluation of performance.