Specification points

Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science 601/7422/5

73 points in 15 topics, with Edexcel's codes and titles.

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1 Sport and Exercise Physiology

1A Responses of the body systems to a single sport or exercise session
1B Fatigue and how the body recovers from exercise
1C Adaptations of the body systems to exercise
1D Environmental factors and sport and exercise performance

2 Functional Anatomy

2A Anatomical positions, terms and references
2B Anatomy of the cardiovascular system
2C Anatomy of the respiratory system
2D Anatomy of the skeletal system
2E Anatomy of the muscular system
2F Skeletal and muscular systems and how they produce movement

3 Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology

3A Motivation for sports and exercise
3B Competitive pressure in sport
3C Effects of self-confidence, self-efficacy and self-esteem on sport and exercise performance
3D Mindset in sport and exercise performance
3E Group dynamics in sport
3F Psychological interventions for sports performance and exercise

4 Field and Laboratory-based Fitness Testing

4A Preparing for field and laboratory fitness testing
4B Undertake anthropometry and somatotype testing procedures in sport
4C Field and laboratory testing protocols
4D Profiling a sports performer from field and laboratory testing

5 Applied Research Methods in Sport and Exercise Science

5A Understand the importance of research in sporting environments
5B Issues affecting the quality of sport and exercise science research
5C The three main approaches to sport and exercise science research
5D Research methods applied to a sport and exercise science problem

6 Coaching for Performance and Fitness

6A Investigate coaching for performance and fitness
6B Explore practices, adaptations and measures used to develop performance and fitness
6C Demonstrate effective planning of coaching to develop performance and fitness
6D Explore the impact of coaching for performance and fitness

7 Biomechanics in Sport and Exercise Science

7A Investigate linear motion in sport and exercise activities
7B Examine forces acting on sports performers and their equipment
7C Investigate angular motion in sport and exercise activities

8 Specialised Fitness Training

8A Fitness requirements, physical characteristics and demands of a sport
8B Investigate methods of training for physical and skill-related fitness
8C Explore the planning of fitness programming

9 Research Project in Sport and Exercise Science

9A Plan a sport or exercise science-based research project
9B Carry out a sport or exercise science-based research project
9C Produce a sport or exercise science-based research report

10 Physical Activity for Individual and Group-based Exercise

10A Explore the processes of health screening prior to physical activity participation
10B Examine different types of exercise for individual and group- based exercise sessions
10C Undertake planning and instructing of individual and group- based exercise sessions

11 Sports Massage

11A Understand the sports massage profession
11B Undertake client consultation and assessment
11C Carry out sports massage on a sports performer
11D Examine the importance of sports massage to the sport and exercise performer

12 Sociocultural Issues in Sport and Exercise

12A Social theories for studying sport and exercise in society
12B Historical, cultural, social and ethical change in UK sport and exercise
12C Investigate the relationships between commercialism, the media, and sport and exercise

13 Nutrition for Sport and Exercise Performance

13A Principles of nutrition and hydration
13B Factors affecting digestion and absorption of nutrients and fluids
13C Nutritional intake for health and wellbeing
13D Nutritional strategies for sports performance

14 Technology in Sport and Exercise Science

14A Investigate technology to aid sport and exercise performance
14B Explore technology to develop sport and exercise performance
14C Understand the ethics of using technology in sport

15 Sports Injury and Assessment

15A Acute and overuse injuries, their signs, symptoms and mechanisms
15B Examine the physiological and psychological responses to injury and rehabilitation
15C Investigate aetiology of sports injuries and their associated prevention strategies
15D Explore common treatment and rehabilitation methods