BTEC
National Diploma Sport and Exercise Sciences
To study this course you should have an
interest in developing the knowledge and skills associated with sport and
exercise sciences. You do not have to have taken BTEC Sport in year 10 and 11 to
undertake the course. For the BTEC Diploma in Sport you will complete 12 units
over 2 years.
What
qualification will I get?
The full two year course is the equivalent to
2 A levels but there may be the flexibility to obtain the BTEC National
Certificate (equivalent to 1 AS) or the BTEC National Subsidiary Diploma
(equivalent to 1 A level) by reducing the number of units covered.
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Mandatory units Unit
1 - Anatomy for Sport and Exercise This unit
explores the structure and function of the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular
and respiratory systems. Unit
2 - Sport and Exercise Physiology In this unit you
will discover how the body responds to exercise: 1 Understand the
initial responses of the body to exercise 2 Understand how
the body responds to steady-state exercise 3 Understand
fatigue and how the body recovers from exercise 4 Understand how
the body adapts to long-term exercise. Unit
3 - Sport and Exercise Psychology This unit
applies a scientific approach to the study of people and their behaviour in
sporting environments, and explores the application of knowledge gained
through that study. Unit 4 –
Research Methods for sports and Exercise Sciences On completion of this unit a learner should: 1 Understand key
issues in research methods for the sport and exercise sciences 2 Understand
data collection techniques for the sport and exercise sciences 3 Understand
qualitative data analysis techniques for the sport and exercise sciences 4 Understand
quantitative data analysis techniques for the sport and exercise sciences. |
Unit 5 –
Research Project in Sport and Exercise Sciences This unit
involves research work in sport and exercise and will require planning, data
collection, data analysis, communicating research findings with others and
using key aspects of reflective practice to evaluate the research undertaken. Optional Units The remaining 7 will be made up of Optional
units. They will include units of work that from topics such as: ·
Sports
Biomechanics in Action ·
Exercise,
Health and Lifestyle ·
Fitness
testing for Sport and Exercise ·
Fitness
Training and Programming ·
Analysis of
Sports Performance ·
Sports
Nutrition ·
Current
Issues in port ·
Instructing
Physical Activity and Exercise ·
Sports
Injuries ·
Sports
Coaching ·
Practical
Individual Sports* ·
Practical
Team Sports* ·
Outdoor and
Adventurous Activities* ·
Work
Experience in Sport * Students may only select one of these three units Due to changes in the BTEC Sport specification
the units that students will study are yet to be finalised. |
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Assessment details To
complete the units successfully you will be given a variety of assignments to
complete which are assessed and graded Pass, Merit or Distinction by your
BTEC teacher. |
Progression
BTEC National Diplomas
are valued by employers and higher education.
Exam board
Edexcel