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    Level 3
    QN: 603/4923/2
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    Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sporting Excellence and Performance

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1260 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 3
    Awarding Body
    Pearson
    Syllabus Units
    15 Units
    Guided Hours
    1260 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Applied Anatomy and Physiology for Professional Performance

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Explore the application of anatomy and physiology principles in different sporting movements.2.
    • Examine the short- and long-term physiological effects of exercise on the body during professional sports performance.3.
    • Investigate fitness data to inform and develop a professional sports performance programme.4.
    • Examine common types of sports injuries relevant to professional sports performance.5.
    • Develop physiological and psychological strategies as a response to professional sports performance injuries.
    2

    Careers in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Examine the organisation of the sport and active leisure industry and its provision in the UK.2.
    • Investigate careers in the sport and active leisure industry.3.
    • Explore recruitment processes for a job role in the sport and active leisure industry.4.
    • Reflect on own performance in the recruitment process to prepare for a career in the sport and active leisure industry.
    3

    Ethical and Current Issues in Sport

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Explore ethics in sport and physical activity.2.
    • Explore the positive and negative effects of media on sport and physical activity.3.
    • Understand how current issues affect sports participation.
    4

    Functional Sports Massage

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Explore the importance of the sports massage profession for sports performers.2.
    • Undertake client consultation and assessment for a sports performer.3.
    • Carry out sports massage on a sports performer.
    5

    Health, Wellbeing and Sport

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Examine the importance of physical activity and sport.2.
    • Investigate the importance of physical health.3.
    • Explore mental health and social wellbeing.4.
    • Undertake health and wellbeing screening and provide feedback to improve health status.
    6

    Influence of Technology in Sport and Physical Activity

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Explore how different types of technology are used in sport and physical activity.2.
    • Explore the role of technology in improving sport and physical activity performance and experience.3. Propose a strategy to improve performance or experience in a selected sport or physical activity.
    7

    Nutrition for Physical Performance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Examine concepts of nutrition, hydration, diet and digestion.2.
    • Explore energy intake and expenditure for sports and physical activity.3.
    • Investigate legislation, guidance and procedures associated with anti-doping.4.
    • Produce a diet and hydration plan to support a selected sport or physical activity.
    8

    Organising Events in Sport and Physical Activities

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Explore considerations of sport and physical activity events.2.
    • Plan and promote a sport or physical activity event.3. Deliver a planned sport or physical activity event.
    9

    Professional Sports Performer

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the technical, tactical, physical and psychological requirements of a professional sports performer in a selected sport.2.
    • Investigate the methods and technology used to assess the technical and tactical requirements in a selected sport during training and competitive situations.3.
    • Undertake a performance analysis of professional sports performers while training and competing in a selected sport.4.
    • Examine the lifestyle and personal development requirements of a professional sports performer.5.
    • Explore behaviours and values expected of a professional sports performer in different situations.
    10

    Psychology for Professional Sports Performance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Explore the relationship between personality, motivation and sport performance.2.
    • Investigate own psychology and emotions and their impact on performance capabilities.3.
    • Implement methods and strategies for improving preparation, performance and leadership through changes in psychology and emotions.
    11

    Research Project in Sport

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Propose a research project in sport.2.
    • Apply investigation skills for a research project in sport.3. Draw conclusions from a research project in sport.
    12

    Rules, Regulations and Officiating in Sport

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Explore the rules, laws and regulations of a selected sport and the roles and responsibilities of the officials involved.2.
    • Explore the performance of officials in a selected sport.3. Officiate effectively in a selected sport.
    13

    School Sport Delivery

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Explore physical education, school sport and physical activity within a school setting.2.
    • Examine the responsibilities and strategies for safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and self.3.
    • Plan and deliver a physical education programme.4.
    • Review the planning and delivery of a physical education programme.
    14

    Sport Development

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Examine key concepts in sport development.2.
    • Explore the key providers of sport development.3.
    • Investigate sport development in practice.
    15

    Sports Law and Legislation

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Examine how employment law, legislation and regulations impact on the sports industry.2.
    • Investigate how laws and legislation affect the governance and organisation of sport.3.
    • Explore laws, legislation and regulations that impact professional sports performers.

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/4923/2
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    Pearson
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Sept 2019
    Operational End
    Jul 2029