What level is BTEC sport?

Level 3
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport. The BTEC qualifications in this specification are designed to provide highly specialist, work-related qualifications in a range of vocational sectors. They give learners the knowledge, understanding and skills that they need to prepare for employment.

How many UCAS points is a BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3?

420 points
The type of award, and the grades for each unit, with dictate how many UCAS points a BTEC is worth, with a Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma Pass worth 40 UCAS points (equivalent to an A level grade E), and a Level 3 Extended Diploma with triple Distinction* being typically worth 420 points (equivalent to three grade ‘A*’ A …

Are Btecs just as good as A levels?

They’re less academic than A-levels, providing a more practical and hands-on way of learning, and you can choose from over 2,000 Btecs across 16 sectors. Btecs are an increasingly popular alternative to A-levels, although you can also take Btecs at all sorts of levels, including the equivalent to GCSEs and degrees.

Is sports science a good A level?

A Level Sports Science is an excellent base for a University degree in sports science, sports management, healthcare, or exercise and health. Sports science can also complement further study in biology, human biology, physics, psychology, nutrition, medicine, sociology and many more.

Are A levels harder than BTECs?

BTEC levels one to three are supposed to be equivalent to GCSEs and A-levels. But life is far harder for BTEC students. A-level students can study three or four different courses and even if they miss out on the highest grades they can still get into university. …

How old do you have to be to get BTEC Firsts sport?

Through a combination of practical experience and written assignments, these vocational qualifications provide level 2 learners with the knowledge, skills and understanding needed for a career in the sector. This specification is for those schools teaching the BTEC First Award to KS4 students, 14-16 years, who will be certificating in 2019.

What do you need to know about BTEC Nationals?

A broad basis of study for the sport sector. This qualification is designed to support progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals.

Where do I find BTEC Sport progression chart?

Take a look at the progression chart to see BTEC Sport qualifications plotted across every level. Pearson would like to keep you updated with information on our range of products and services. If you don’t want to receive this information, please tick this box.

What kind of assessment is used for BTEC Firsts?

High-quality, teacher-led assessment is at the heart of BTEC Firsts. These qualifications also contain an element of external assessment, which may be through a timetabled paper-based examination or an onscreen, on-demand test.