BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Sport

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR
Students aged 16-18 years with proven football playing ability selected by trial who seek a first class education. This is the first year of a two year course that will help you to develop skills and knowledge required for employment within a variety of sectors of the sport industry.

COURSE CONTENT
1st year units include:

• Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
• The Physiology of Fitness
• Assessing Risk in Sport
• Fitness Training and Programming
• Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise
• Sports Nutrition
• Psychology for Sports Performance
• plus two additional units to make up 9 units.

STUDY METHODS
Training is mapped out over the week with games played on a Wednesday. College classes will take place over the same five day period and classes will consist of a variety of lectures, videos, outside speakers, research and student presentations.