BTEC SPORT

BTEC Sport enables pupils to experience the multifaceted subject as they apply their knowledge to personal development, elite performers, coaches, and practical scenarios BTEC Sport serves as an excellent foundation for those interested in pursuing a university degree in fields such as sports science, sports management, healthcare, or exercise and health

Moreover, it seamlessly complements further studies in disciplines like biology, human biology, physics, psychology, nutrition, sociology, and more The course provides a holistic educational experience that prepares you for a range of pathways within the sports industry and related fields.

What is the course content?

There are three mandatory units of study for BTEC Sport Nationals: Anatomy and Physiology; Fitness Training and Programming for Health; Professional Development in the Sports Industry. The final unit is chosen by the Physical Education staff and aims to suit the needs of the learners studying BTEC Sport each year The choices include Sports Psychology; Practical Sports Performance; Coaching for Performance

How is the course assessed?

It includes a range of assessment types and styles suited to vocational qualifications in the sector

There are two externally assessed units that equate to a third of the course each Each assessment is taken under exam conditions, then marked by Pearson and a grade awarded Learners are permitted to resit external assessments during their programme Some external assessments include a period of preparation using set information There are two internally assessed units that equate to a sixth of the course each

These assessments are coursework style projects Assessments can be selected for the most appropriate styles according to the learning set out in the unit This ensures that learners are assessed using a variety of styles to help them develop a broad range of transferable skills For example, learners may:

° Write up the findings of their own research

° Use case studies to explore complex or unfamiliar situations

° Carry out projects for which they have choice over the direction and outcomes

° Demonstrate practical and technical skills

What else should I consider?

To enrol in this course, it is recommended that pupils who have previously studied GCSE Physical Education have achieved a grade 6 or higher However, prior completion of the GCSE syllabus is not mandatory, and individuals with a strong foundation in science will still be able to access the course material BTEC Sport often compliments pupils pursuing scientific disciplines or other vocational courses

Pre-course material

° The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance by David Epstein (Author)

° Bounce: The Myth of Talent and the Power of Practice by Matthew Syed

° The Science of Sport Podcast