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Sport: Performance & Excellence<br />
(BTEC Level 3 Diploma)<br />
Overview<br />
The BTEC Diploma in Sport (Performance &<br />
Excellence) is a qualification that is designed to<br />
provide pupils with the specialist sports sciencerelated<br />
knowledge, understanding and skills that<br />
are required for career or higher education<br />
advancements. The qualification offers an exciting<br />
and engaging academic programme for those who<br />
are keen to advance their sports science expertise<br />
as well as being challenged to work well with others,<br />
manage their own development and learn to<br />
communicate effectively in a variety of situations.<br />
In elite sport today, success is often decided by<br />
centimetres and 100ths of seconds and as a<br />
consequence, athletes cross-examine their<br />
performances to try and obtain future advancements<br />
in time, distance etc. The course offers an excellent<br />
insight into all the theoretical and biological aspects<br />
of sporting performance. Whether you are looking to<br />
enhance your understanding of exercise physiology<br />
and anatomy, understand which energy drink truly<br />
is the best for recovery, or simply learn why athletes<br />
do not always benefit from protein shakes. As<br />
London 2012 demonstrated, sports science has<br />
never been more important to performance.<br />
Approach<br />
You will receive feedback on your progress<br />
throughout the course as you provide evidence<br />
towards assessment targets. Assessment is 100%<br />
coursework driven and will be generated through a<br />
range of activities including written reports, practical<br />
work, poster presentations, leaflet design,<br />
observation and oral assessment.<br />
This BTEC qualification includes many transferable<br />
skills, which play an essential role in developing<br />
personal effectiveness for further study and working<br />
life. Key skills provide a basis for continual learning<br />
and these will aid you in facing the inevitable<br />
series of choices in work, education and training<br />
throughout your life.<br />
Course outline<br />
The BTEC Diploma in Sport (Performance &<br />
Excellence) is a two year course and is equivalent to<br />
two A levels.<br />
The course consists of twelve core units covering<br />
diverse sports science-related areas such as:<br />
• The Body in Action<br />
• Sports Injuries<br />
• Health and Safety in Sport<br />
• Training and Fitness for Sport<br />
• Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise<br />
• Sports Nutrition<br />
• Psychology for Sports Performance<br />
• Exercise for Specific Groups<br />
• The Athlete’s Lifestyle<br />
• Sports Coaching<br />
• Sport and Exercise Massage<br />
• Leadership<br />
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Millfield Sixth Form Courses 2014-2015
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