Curriculum overview for BTEC Level 3 Sport 

Curriculum intent – the knowledge, understanding and skills that students will learn
BTEC Nationals have always required applied learning that brings together knowledge and understanding (the cognitive domain) with practical and technical skills (the psychomotor domain). This is achieved through students performing vocational tasks that encourage the development of appropriate vocational behaviours (the affective domain) and transferable skills. Transferable skills are those such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis, which are valued in both higher education and the workplace.

Curriculum implementation – teaching, learning and assessment strategies
Most units in the sector are internally assessed and subject to external standards verification. This means that we set and assess the assignments that provide the final summative assessment of each unit, using the examples and support that Pearson provides. In line with the requirements and guidance for internal assessment, we select the most appropriate assessment styles according to the learning set out in the unit. This ensures that students are assessed using a variety of styles to help them develop a broad range of transferable skills. Students could be given opportunities to:
• Write up the findings of their own research 
• Use case studies to explore complex or unfamiliar situations 
• Demonstrate practical and technical skills

Curriculum impact – intended outcomes for students 
The BTEC Nationals provide transferable knowledge and skills that prepare students for progression to university. The transferable skills that universities value include: 
• The ability to learn independently 
• The ability to research actively and methodically 
• Being able to give presentations and being active group members. 

BTEC students can also benefit from opportunities for deep learning where they are able to make connections among units and select areas of interest for detailed study. BTEC Nationals provide a vocational context in which students can develop the knowledge and skills required for particular degree courses, including:  
• Reading technical texts 
• Effective writing 
• Analytical skills 
• Creative development 
• Preparation for assessment methods used in degrees.

Course overview for BTEC Sport Level 3
Exam board: Pearson Specification - Specification - BTEC National Certificate in Sport
Coursework: Yes- 77%

Unit 1 – Anatomy and Physiology  (External assessment)    
AO1 - Demonstrate knowledge of body systems, structures, functions, characteristics, definitions and other additional factors affecting each body system  
AO2 - Demonstrate understanding of each body system, the short- and long-term effects of sport and exercise on each system and additional factors that can affect body systems in relation to exercise and sporting performance
AO3 - Analyse exercise and sports movements, how the body responds to short-term and long-term exercise and other additional factors affecting each body system  
AO4 - Evaluate how body systems are used and how they interrelate in order to carry out exercise and sporting  
AO5 - Make connections between body systems in response to short-term and long-term exercise and sport participation. Make connections between muscular and all other systems, cardiovascular and respiratory systems, energy and cardiovascular systems
        
Unit 2 – Fitness Training and Programming (External assessment)    
AO1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the effects of lifestyle choices on an individual’s health and well-being    
AO2 - Apply knowledge and understanding of fitness principles and theory, lifestyle modification techniques, nutritional requirements and training methods to an individual’s needs and goals  
AO3 - Analyse and interpret screening information relating to an individual’s lifestyle questionnaire and health monitoring tests    
AO4 - Evaluate qualitative and quantitative evidence to make informed judgements about how an individual’s health and well-being could be improved    
AO5 - Be able to develop a fitness training programme with appropriate justification        

Unit 3 –Professional Development in the Sports industry (Internal assessment)    
A – Understand the career and job opportunities in the sports industry
B – Explore own skills using a skills audit to inform a career development plan
C – Undertake a recruitment activity to demonstrate the process that can lead to a successful job offer in a selected career pathway
D – Reflect on the recruitment and selection process and your individual performance: Understanding Exploring Reflecting Explaining Evaluating 
    
Unit 7 – Practical Sports Performance (Internal assessment)    
A – Examine National Governing Body rules, laws and regulations for selected sports competitions 
B – Examine the skills techniques and tactics required to perform in selected sports
C – Develop skills techniques and tactics required 
D – Reflect on the recruitment and selection process and your individual performance. Understanding Exploring Reflecting Explaining Evaluating