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BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate 1

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate 2

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate 3

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate 4

Curriculum Overview

Year 12 Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
New knowledge:

Unit 3

Understand the career and job opportunities in the sports industry

Explore own skills using a skills audit to inform a career development action plan

Unit 2

Examine lifestyle factors and their effect on health and well-being

Understand the screening processes for training programming

Unit 3

Undertake a recruitment activity to demonstrate the processes that can lead to a successful job offer in a selected career pathway
Reflect on the recruitment and selection process and your individual performance.

Unit 2
Understand programme-related nutritional needs
Examine training methods for different components of fitness

Unit 1

The effects of exercise and sports performance on the skeletal system
The effects of exercise and sports performance on the muscular system

Unit 2
Revision for exam 
Previous knowledge required:

How to write a CV

The different aspects of the sports industry and the jobs associated with these

What is a healthy lifestyle?

What makes a successful job application and interview?

What is a balanced diet?

Components of fitness

Methods of training 

Basic knowledge of the following body systems:

  • Skeletal
  • Muscular
New skills:

CV and cover letter writing

SWOT analysis

Assignment writing 

How to write a job application

Interview skills and preparation

Assignment writing

Self-evaluation
Exam question technique
Different methods of revision  
Links to school curriculum: 

Careers year periods

CV writing
A-Level Biology – health

Careers year periods

CV writing
A-Level Biology – health

Food technology- nutrition 
A-Level Biology – musculoskeletal system 
Independent Activities:

Research into job industry

Research about health screening questionnaires 

Practice interview skills  Practice exam questions 
Web links:

https://www.gov.uk/find-a-jobhttps://uk.indeed.com/https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/

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Year 13 Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
New knowledge:

Unit 1
The effects of exercise and sports performance on the respiratory system
The effects of sport and exercise performance on the cardiovascular system
The effects of exercise and sports performance on the energy systems

Unit 6
Understand how personality, motivation and competitive pressure can affect sport performance

Unit 1
Revision for exam

 

 

 

 

 

Unit 6
Examine the impact of group dynamics in team sports and its effect on performance
Explore psychological skills training programmes designed to improve performance

Unit 1
Revision if required for re-sit

Previous knowledge required:

Basic knowledge of the following body systems:

  • Cardiovascular
  • Respiratory

Different personality traits

Type of motivation 

Leadership styles

How can you improve your psychological skills?

 

New skills:

Exam question technique

Assignment writing

Different methods of revision  

Exam question technique

Assignment writing

Different methods of revision  

Exam question technique
Different methods of revision 
Links to school curriculum: 

A-Level Biology – cardiorespiratory system 

A-Level Psychology – personality 

 

A-Level Biology

A-Level Psychology

A-Level Biology

A-Level Psychology

Independent Activities:

Practise exam questions 

Practise exam questions  Practise exam questions  
Web links:

www.theeverlearner.com

https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/home.html

www.theeverlearner.com

https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/home.html

www.theeverlearner.com

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