BTEC Sport

This qualification will provide students with the opportunity to enter employment in the Sports industry or to progress to higher education qualifications such as a degree in Sports Science.

If you would like to work with elite athletes or pursue a career in professional sport, this course will provide a pathway at the highest level.

COURSE CONTENT

Units Covered in Year 12:

● Unit 8 - Sports Development ● Unit 10 - Sports Psychology ● Unit 11 - Nutrition for Physical Performance ● Unit 15 - Sports Injuries Management ● Unit 21 - The Influence of Technology In Sport and Exercise ● Unit 23 - Ethical and Current Issues In Sport

This is a brand new qualification. The students will follow the 2020 specification released by Pearson. The course is new and innovative. We aim to provide the students with a truly vocational experience. They will visit many sporting institutes and work alongside many professionals operating in the sporting industry.

SKILLS DEVELOPED

● Study independently ● Research and academic writing skills ● Interview skills ● Time management

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

● The BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport is the equivalent to two A Levels and it is expected you will undertake this qualification alongside one additional A Level of your choice. ● A BTEC is an applied learning qualification in which students acquire knowledge, skills and understanding through practical, work related activities.

SPECIFICATION LINK

ASSESSMENTS

Students submit a portfolio of evidence for each unit of work. This is internally assessed by teachers and externally moderated by BTEC representatives. Learners will also be assessed by practical observations, activities and presentations completed over the two years.