BTEC National Sports and
Exercise Science
Level 3
Staff who teach the course
Michelle Bradbury
6th Form Course Leader
2nd in PE Department
Qualified Level 2 Gym Instructor
Una Anthony
PE Teacher
Qualified Masseur
Paul Meredith
Head of Department
Qualified Level 2 Gym Instructor
Abigail Hacking
Specialist Science Teacher
Background
GCSE PE or Level 2 BTEC Sport would be
very helpful.
A keen/continued interest in Sport is
essential.
We expect:
Performance
Enthusiasm
Attendance/Punctuality
Knowledge
Popular Progression Pathways
Undergraduate
Employment
Sport/Leisure
Industry
BTEC Higher
National
Degree
A Levels
BTEC
AS Levels
National
GCSE
BTEC
First
BTEC National Sports and Exercise
Science
Level 3.
Extended Diploma 15 hours per
week.
Equivalent to 3 A Levels.
Accepted by Universities, up to 420
UCAS points.
You will also study
Values/Workskills/Enrichment
Delivery of Course
The core units will be delivered first so…
By Christmas, students achieve the Level
3 Certificate (1 AS Level)
By Easter, students achieve the Level 3
Subsidiary Diploma (1 A level)
By the end of Year 12, students achieve
the Level 3 90 Credit Diploma (1.5 A
Levels)
By the end of Year 13, students achieve
the Level 3 Extended Diploma (3 A Levels)
How Will My Work Be Assessed?
On completion of each unit your work will
be graded as a Pass, Merit or Distinction.
Successful completion of this course is
equivalent to that of 3 A-Levels.
Throughout the Course you may also
undertake external qualifications in Sports
Massage, Sports Coaching and First Aid.
No final examinations.
What Will I Study?
The course is designed to ensure that high
quality learning takes place in and out of
the classroom. Units will include:
Anatomy & Physiology
Sports Psychology
Sport & Exercise Massage
Sports Injuries
Sports Coaching
Instructing Physical Activity & Exercise
Work Experience in Sport
OAA
Types of Assessment
Different assessment methods are
used throughout the course
Written work
Practical Performance
Presentations
Observations
Interviews
Where Will I Be Taught?
State of the art new Fitness Suite in 6th Form
Centre. Once inducted, students are able to use
this facility.
Computer Suites.
Rehabilitation and Massage Rooms.
Offsite Facilities.
Work Experience Placement – students choose
what field they wish to go into and we try our
best to accommodate. Examples – Teaching
Gym
Leisure Centre
Physiotherapy
Results 2012
At Year 12:
1 student achieved a merit at
Certificate Level before leaving for
employment at Christmas.
16 students achieved the Subsidiary
Diploma (1 A Level): 8 x Distinction*
4 x Distinction
4 x Merit
BTEC National Sports and Exercise
Science
Following Exercise and Science
pathway as oppose to Sport. More
diverse and specialised units. To our
knowledge we are the only Centre in
Greater Manchester to offer this
course.
More employment
opportunities/university prospects on
completion of this course.
What Will The Course Prepare Me
For?
The Course is ideal for those wishing
to follow a career in Sports Coaching
or Teaching, Sports Physiotherapy,
Treatment or Rehabilitation as well
as Sports Management and Sports
Psychology.
Also suitable for those wanting to go
into Higher Education.
Higher Education
10 Year 13 students applied through UCAS
to go to University. 38 courses have been
applied for in total.
All students were offered places with
grades varying from PPP to DDD. The
majority of students received offers from
all of their applications.
Courses offered/applied for included
Sports Therapy, Sports Rehabilitation,
Physiotherapy, Sports Coaching, Sports
Development and Sport & Exercise
Science .
Entry Requirements
A keen interest in sport is essential
A background in GCSE PE or BTEC
Level 2 is desirable
BTEC National Sports and Exercise
Science
Any Questions?
i.walker@stmonicas.co.uk
m.bradbury@stmonicas.co.uk
Thank You