b'Football Academy and Sport BTEC NationalSubject OverviewHow lessons are taughtThe BTEC Sport course is an active and enjoyable wayBTEC Sport lessons are taught through a mixture to study Sport and gain an understanding of the sportof theory based and practical sessions. Students industry. The course aims to provide students withare required to research topic areas and produce opportunities to carry out practical work and developassessment tasks independently in the internally skills and appropriate knowledge to enable progressionassessed units. Formal classroom based activities are to both higher education, apprenticeships andthe basis for delivery in the externally assessed units employment in the sports and active leisure industry. There is a heavy reliance on practical performance across many units.Students can opt for Single (S), Double (D), orProgressionTriple (T) Sport:SingleBTEC Level 3 National Extended CertificateThe course aims to provide students with skills and This is equivalent to 1 A Level and consists of four unitsknowledge to pursue a successful career within a broad of study, two of which are externally assessed range of sports and leisure occupations. BTEC Sport will not only lead to employment within the sports industry DoubleBTEC Level 3 National Diploma but can open the door to university, studying sports This is equivalent to 2 A Levels and consists of ninerelated degrees. units of study, three of which are externally assessedTripleBTEC Level 3 National Extended DiplomaExam Board EDEXCEL(Football Academy)Subject Leader Mr M LoweThis is equivalent to 3 A Levels and consists of 14 units of study, four of which are externally assessed Specific Entry Requirements: 6.1Extended Certificate and Diploma (Single): 6 GCSEs (Grades 9-5) including Grade 5 in English and The first year of the course consists of a mixtureMathematics. Grade 4 or above in GCSE PE (or of modular internal coursework and two externalequivalent vocational) is desirable. Grade 4 or above in assessments. Students complete a mixture ofBiology is desirable.mandatory and optional units: Diploma (Double): 6 GCSEs (Grades 9-5) includingAnatomy and Physiology (S,D,T) - Exam Grade 5 in English and Mathematics. Grade 4 or aboveFitness Training and Programming for Health, in GCSE PE (Or equivalent vocational) is desirable. Sport and Well-being (S,D,T) - Exam Grade 4 or above in Biology is desirable.Professional Development in the Sports Extended Diploma (Triple): 6 GCSEs (Grades 9-4) Industry (S,D,T) including Grade 4 or above in English, Mathematics.Sports Leadership (D,T) Grade 4 or above in GCSE PE (Or equivalentPractical Sports Performance (D,T)vocational) is highly desirable. Grade 4 or above inWork Experience in Active Leisure (A&B) (T) Biology is desirable. For the Extended Diploma a highRules and Regulations in Sport (D,T) ability in our focus sport of football is required (DistrictResearch Methods of Sport (T) / County Level or above preferably).6.2Students will complete a mixture of mandatory and optional units:Work Experience in Active Leisure (C&D) (T)Application of Fitness Testing (S,D,T)Coaching for Sports Performance (D,T)Sports Injury Management (T)Development and Provision of Sport and PhysicalActivity (T) - ExamInvestigating Business in Sport and theActive (D,T) - Examwww.ttsonline.net 29Skill Acquisition in Sport (D,T)'