Pearson
Level 3
QN: 603/4921/9
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport and Outdoor Activities
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1620 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
21 Units
Guided Hours
1620 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine the function of the musculoskeletal system and how it responds to exercise.2.
- Examine the function of the cardiovascular system and how it responds to exercise.3.
- Examine the function of the respiratory system and how it responds to exercise.4.
- Explore the different types of energy systems and how they are used in exercise.
2
Applied Leadership and Instructing in Outdoor Activity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine skills and behaviours needed for effective, inclusive leadership to deliver outdoor activity sessions.2.
- Plan outdoor activity sessions for participants to achieve required outcomes.3. Lead outdoor activity sessions to achieve required outcomes.4.
- Reflect on own personal delivery and leadership skills in outdoor activity sessions to inform professional development of practices.
3
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.
4
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.
5
Expedition Experience
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine different types of outdoor activity expedition.2.
- Plan expeditions for different activities to meet set objectives.3.
- Undertake expeditions for different activities to meet set objectives.4.
- Review own planning and undertaking of expeditions.
6
Fitness Training
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore components, methods and benefits of fitness training.2.
- Plan and prepare a safe fitness training programme for a specified purpose.3. Deliver and monitor a fitness training programme.
7
Health and Safety Factors in Outdoor Learning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore the key factors that influence health and safety in outdoor activities.2.
- Investigate how to maintain safety and quality when delivering outdoor activities.3.
- Carry out risk assessments and session planning in preparation for participation in outdoor activities.
8
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.
9
Impacts and Sustainability of Outdoor Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore the impact of outdoor activities on the environment and its sustainability.2.
- Examine organisations and legislation relating to the outdoor sector use of the environment.3.
- Undertake an environmental sustainability project to meet set aims and objectives.
10
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.
11
Marketing Communications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore the purpose of marketing communications in achieving marketing aims and objectives.2.
- Investigate marketing communications techniques to raise awareness and boost revenue.3. Present a marketing communications plan to a client for a specific product or service.
12
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.
13
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.
14
Outdoor Activity Provision
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine a variety of equipment and facilities used in outdoor activities delivery.2.
- Explore how equipment and facilities are continuously developing and improving in the outdoor sector.3.
- Carry out procedures designed to check, test and maintain equipment used for outdoor activities.
15
Personal Skills Development in Outdoor Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine the development of the outdoor sector and associated outdoor activities.2.
- Examine the factors that affect personal skills development in outdoor activities.3.
- Develop personal skills and techniques in outdoor activities through practical participation.4.
- Create a personal development plan for individual skills and techniques acquisition.
16
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.
17
Self-Employment in Sport and Physical Activity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore self-employment within the sports, fitness and outdoor activities industry.2. Design a strategy for self-employment in the sports, fitness and outdoor activities industry.3. Present and review the feasibility of the self-employment strategy.
18
Sport and Leisure Facility Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine the aims, objectives and resources of selected sports and leisure facilities.2.
- Explore the services and products offered by selected sports and leisure facilities.3.
- Demonstrate the operational skills needed for working in sports and leisure facilities.
19
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.
20
Sporting Injuries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore different types and causes of common sporting injuries and how they affect sports performers.2.
- Explore risk factors for the management and prevention of common sporting injuries.3.
- Develop treatment and rehabilitation programmes for common sporting injuries.
21
Sports Tourism
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore the characteristics and the economic, social and environmental impact of sports tourism.2.
- Investigate the opportunities, demand and requirements for a sport tourism enterprise.3.
- Develop and present a plan for a sports tourism enterprise.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/4921/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2019
- Operational End
- Jul 2029