Sport - BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate

Course summary

Why choose Sport? Do you want to turn your passion for sport into a career? If you are interested in any of the following careers this course is for you:- Sports coach, fitness instructor, PE teacher, leisure industry, sports nutritionist, sports psychologist, sports therapist, outdoor education instructor This national extended certificate offers a specialist qualification that focuses on key knowledge and practical skills that are required to progress to higher education and employment with the sports sector. The course is the equivalent of 1 A-level at grade A* (distinction*), A (distinction), C (Merit) or E (Pass) Course Details You will study four components that are both internally and externally assessed; these are: Unit 1- Anatomy & Physiology A: The effects of exercise and sports performance on the skeletal system Structure of skeletal system Function of skeletal system Joint Responses of the skeletal system to a single sport or exercise session Adaptations of the skeletal system to exercise Additional factors affecting the skeletal system B: The effects of exercise and sports performance on the muscular system Characteristics and functions of different types of muscles Major skeletal muscles of the muscular system Antagonistic muscle pairs Types of skeletal muscle contraction Fibre types Responses of the muscular system to a single sport or exercise session Adaptations of the muscular system to exercise Additional factors affecting the muscular system C: The effects of exercise and sports performance on the respiratory system Structure of the respiratory system Function Lung volumes Control of breathing Responses of the respiratory system to a single sport or exercise session Adaptations of the respiratory system to exercise Additional factors affecting the respiratory system D: The effects of sport and exercise performance on the cardiovascular system Structure of the cardiovascular system Function of the cardiovascular system Nervous control of the cardiac cycle Responses of the cardiovascular system to a single sport or exercise session Adaptations of the cardiovascular system to exercise Additional factors affecting the cardiovascular system E: The effects of exercise and sports performance on the energy systems The role of ATP in exercise The ATP-PC (alactic) system in exercise and sports performance The lactate system in exercise and sports performance The aerobic system in exercise and sports performance Adaptations of the energy system to exercise Additional factors affecting the energy systems Unit 2- Fitness Training & Programming for Heath, Sport & Well-being A: Examine lifestyle factors and their effect on health and well-being Positive lifestyle factors and their effects on health and well-being Negative lifestyle factors and their effects on health and well-being Lifestyle modification techniques B: Understand the screening processes for training programming Screening Processes Health monitoring tests Interpreting the results of health monitoring tests C: Understand programme-related nutritional needs Common terminology Components of a balanced diet Nutritional strategies for individuals taking part in training programmes D: Examine training methods for different components of fitness Components of fitness to be trained Skill-related fitness Training methods for physical fitness-related components Training methods for physical fitness-related components Muscular strength training methods Muscular endurance training methods Core stability training methods Flexibility training methods Speed training methods Training methods for skill-related fitness components Agility training methods Balance training methods Balance training methods Reaction time training methods Power training methods E: Understand training programme design Principles of fitness training programme design Unit 3- Professional Development in the Sports Industry A: Understand the career and job opportunities in the sports industry Scope and provision of the sports industry Careers and jobs in the sports industry Professional training routes, legislation, skills in the sports industry Sources of continuing professional development (CPD) B: Explore own skills using a skills audit to inform a career development action plan Personal skills audit for potential careers Planning personal development towards a career in the sports industry Maintaining a personal portfolio/record of achievement and experience C: Undertake a recruitment activity to demonstrate the processes that can lead to a successful job offer in a selected career pathway Job applications Interviews and selected career pathway-specific skills D: Reflect on the recruitment and selection process and your individual performance Review and evaluation Updated SWOT and action plan Unit 4- Sports Leadership A: Understand the roles, qualities and characteristics of an effective sports leader Different leadership roles Skills, qualities, characteristics and application Importance and effective use of skills, qualities and characteristics when leading B: Examine the importance of psychological factors and their link with effective leadership Psychological factors that could impact on leadership Leadership and psychological factors C: Explore an effective leadership style when leading a team during sport and exercise activities Expectations of leadership Practical skills required for different leadership styles Leading a sport and exercise activity Effectiveness and impact of leadership on a sport and exercise activity