BTEC Unit Information

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sporting Excellence and Performance

Equivalent in size to one A-level

UnitType (M/O)*Unit TitleGLH
C3MProfessional sports performer180
AM
Careers in the sport and activity leisure industry90
BMHealth, wellbeing and sport90

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sporting Excellence and Performance

Equivalent in size to two A-levels

UnitType (M/O)*Unit TitleGLH
C3MProfessional sports performer180
D3MApplied anatomy and physiology for professional performance180
23OPsychology for professional sports performance60
4MNutrition for physical performance60
13OInfluence of technology60
AMCareers in the sport and activity leisure industry90
BMHealth, wellbeing and sport90

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sporting Excellence and Performance

Equivalent in size to three A-levels

Optional units.

UnitType (M/O)*Unit TitleGLH
13**OInfluence of technology60
C1**ODeveloping coaching skills180
15**OEthical and current issues in sport60
22**OSports law and legislation60
11**ORules, regulations and officiating in sport60
1**OSports development60
EMResearch project120

* M = Mandatory, O = Optional

** Your tutor will select from these units to ensure that you have sufficient guided learning hours to achieve the qualification.

BTEC qualifications attract UCAS points that allow you access to University. Each unit is graded at either pass, merit or distinction. Your individual unit grades are added together to give you a final points score that is equivalent to A-level grades.