The BTEC National Level 3 in Sport is a new course at Hartismere starting September 2011. Students will work towards the BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Sport in Year 12 which is the equivalent to 1 AS level. In Year 13 the students add to the modules already studied to achieve the BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sport which is 1 A2 equivalent.
The course involves practical elements as well as written reports, practical observations and group projects.
Year 12 Units
1. Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
2. The Physiology of Fitness
3. Assessing Risk in Sport
7. Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise
Students will also complete the Sport Leaders Level 2 Award during the first term at Hartismere allowing them to spend the duration of the course working towards the Higher Leadership Award. They will be expected to help with sports clubs and teams in the lower school.
Year 13 Units
9. Practical Individual Sports
26. Work Experience in Sport