The programmes encompass areas of study from physiology, psychology and social issues, to sports coaching, leadership, health & fitness, as well as practical performance analysis and development. Sessions are a mixture of academic theory with applied vocational practice, aimed to develop your knowledge and performance skills as a great pathway to study at university or step into a career in the sports industry. Students can study different sizes of the Sports BTEC, running for two years alongside other A Levels or Vocational Qualifications.
BTEC SPORT - TOPICS COVERED
AVAILABLE AS A SINGLE (EQUIVALENT TO 1 A LEVEL) OR DOUBLE (EQUIVALENT TO 2 A LEVELS)
- Anatomy and Physiology in Sport (Examined Unit)
- Fitness Training and Programming (Examined Unit)
- Professional Development in Sport
- Sports Leadership
- Fitness Testing
- Sports Psychology
- Practical Sports Performance
- Coaching for Performance
- Sports Business (Examined Unit)
- Skill Acquisition
BTEC SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCE – TOPICS COVERED
AVAILABLE AS A DOUBLE (EQUIVALENT TO 2 A LEVELS)
- Sport and Exercise Physiology (Examined Unit)
- Functional Anatomy (Examined Unit)
- Sport and Exercise Psychology (Examined Unit)
- Field and Laboratory-based Fitness Testing
- Coaching for Performance and Fitness
- Biomechanics in Sport and Exercise Science
- Specialised Fitness Training
- Applied Research Methods
- Research Project
Course Essentials
Double BTEC Level 3 Sport or Sport & Exercise Science (equivalent to 2 A Levels)
PLUS
Students may also undertake additional vocational qualifications to support their Level 3 programme and diversify their CV. These include:
- Gym Instructing
- Sports Leadership
- Coaching Badges
- Duke of Edinburgh
Whether you are motivated by developing your sports performance or just interested in getting back into sport, these courses have something for you.