The BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport covers the following components of learning;
Unit 1: Anatomy & Physiology
Assessment outcomes
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 movements.
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 Command words: analyse, assess, discuss, evaluate, to what extent.
Assessment – external written exam.
Unit 2: Fitness Training & Programming for Health, Sport and Wellbeing
Assessment outcomes
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.
Assessment – external written exam.
Unit 7: Practical Sports Performance
Learning Aim
A – National Governing Body rules, laws and regulations.
B – Skills, techniques and tactics.
C – Develop skills, techniques and tactics.
D – Reflect on own practical performance using selected assessment methods.
Assessment – internal assessment.
Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry
Learning Aim
A – Understand the career and job opportunities in the Sports Industry.
B – Explore own skills using a skills audit to inform a career development action plan.
C – Undertake a recruitment activity.
D – Reflect on recruitment process and selection process and your performance.
Assessment – internal assessment.
