Sport Extended Certificate (Equivalent to 1 A Level)
BackExam Board
Edexcel
Course Outline
You will study a variety of theoretical and practical units which will develop your understanding of the human anatomy and the sports industry as well as improving your sporting skills and fitness.
Content Covered
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being
• Sports Leadership
• Sports Psychology
Assessment
Year1: Internal assessment for anatomy and physiology + coursework for sports psychology
Year 2: Internal assessment for Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being + coursework for Sports Leadership
Into the future …
The future is bright for level 3 sports students as there are a multitude of career pathways that you can pursue including:
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Sports psychologist
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Sports nutritionist
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Sports marketing
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Sports scientist