Sport Science Level 3 case studies
Sport Science Level 3 · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The BTEC National in Sport and Exercise Science (Level 3) is a vocational qualification offered within Pearson's BTEC Nationals family, which the source page lists among the qualification types Pearson publishes alongside A Levels, GCSEs, Functional Skills and BTEC Firsts. It is designed for learners who want a work-related, practical grounding in sport and exercise science rather than a purely academic route, and it typically appeals to students preparing for employment in sport, fitness or health settings, or for progression to higher education in related fields. The Sport Science Level 3 case studies are 5 cases and about 2,101 words.
1Interpreting a Mid-Season Aerobic Capacity Test
A 24-year-old club-level 800 m runner completes a graded treadmill test at the start of a 10-week block. Peak oxygen uptake is 58 mL/kg/min, second ventilatory threshold occurs at 78% of peak oxygen uptake, and running economy at 14 km/h is 210 mL/kg/km.
473 words, about 2 min2Return-to-Play Judgement After Ankle Sprain
A 19-year-old basketball player sustains a lateral ankle sprain during a landing. Nine days later she reports mild pain of 2 out of 10 at rest, no swelling visible, full weight-bearing without limp, and can hop on the affected leg 20 times without pain.
401 words, about 2 min3Fuelling a Tournament Day
A 17-year-old female footballer plays three matches in one day: 09:00, 12:30, and 16:00, each 30 minutes plus warm-up. Between matches she has roughly 90 minutes, including transport between pitches.
448 words, about 2 min4Strength Programme for a Young Sprint Swimmer
A 15-year-old swimmer wants to add dry-land strength work to improve his 50 m freestyle start and turns. He trains in the pool nine times per week and has no injury history.
408 words, about 2 min5Reading a Training Load Spike
A 28-year-old recreational triathlete increases weekly training from 8 to 14 hours over two weeks to prepare for an Olympic-distance race. In the third week he reports resting heart rate up 8 beats per minute, sleep quality reduced, a persistent sore throat, and declining power in bike intervals despite the extra training.
371 words, about 2 min