BTEC Sport

Blend your practical and theoretical study of sport as you learn to apply your skills and knowledge to real life sport settings. You will be assessed through a combination of observational practice and coursework.
You will develop your knowledge of the human anatomy, and your understanding of effective fitness training and wellbeing, as you work independently and in teams.

Skills required

  • Effective writing
  • Analytical skills
  • Organisation
  • Teamwork
5 hours in… PE
Entry Requirements
  • Grade 5 in GCSE PE
  • Level 2 Merit in a vocational course
  • 5-5 in GCSE Science if Sport not taken
  • Grade 5 in GCSE English
  • Grade 4 in GCSE Maths
Units studied

BTEC Nationals | Sport (2016) | Pearson qualifications

  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Fitness training
  • Psychology in sport
  • Practical sports performance
  • Contemporary and social aspects of sport
Careers

The sports course is more rigorous than the previous specifications and are highly valued by universities, further education colleges and employers alike. Sport qualifications can lead to a variety of future careers including: sports coaching, teaching, physiotherapy, fitness instruction and sports science.

Enrichment

Numerous opportunities to participate and volunteer at extracurricular clubs, links
to work placement.