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The Howard Partnership Trust (THPT) is a Surrey based Multi-Academy Trust, comprising four secondary, six primary and two special schools with two further under development. We are proud of our ethos of collaboration and inclusion, "Bringing out the best" in students of all abilities and backgrounds. Visit website

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Sport-BTEC Level 3

Specific Course Entry Requirements

Grade 4 in Physical Education or Merit in BTEC Sport Level 2 and C in Science

Examination Levels Offered

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport (equivalent to A*-E at A-Level)

Examination Board Edexcel

The BTEC National Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport is a two year course having been developed to help students study deep, specialist, practical skills and understanding and offers a specialist qualification that focuses on particular aspects of employment within the appropriate vocational sector. 

The BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport is the equivalent to one A-level 

Associated Course Costs

PE kit is available from between £20 to £75, although this is not compulsory.

Course Content

Students must study four units

Studied Units:

  • Unit 1 – Anatomy and Physiology
  • Unit 2 – Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-Being
  • Unit 3 - Professional development in the Sports Industry
  • Unit 4 - Sports Leadership

How is the Course Assessed?

  • Unit 1 - Anatomy and Physiology - Written Examination - 1 hour and 30 Minutes (90 Marks)
  • Unit 2 - Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-Being - Controlled Assessment Case Study (60 Marks)
  • Unit 3 - Professional Development in the Sports Industry - Internally Assessed Coursework Assignments
  • Unit 4 - Sports Leadership - Internally Assessed Coursework Assignments

Unit 1,2 and 3 are mandatory units and counts towards 83% of the final grade

Unit 4 equates to 17% of the final grade

 

 

Staff Contact
Mrs D Baydas - dbaydas@oxtedschool.co.uk