Sports Studies
Birchwood Community High School - Warrington
01925853500
Brock Road, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7PT
Course summary

The course is designed for students who are enthusiastic about sport and are interested in possibly pursuing this in the future. It will allow students to gain a broad understanding of a variety of sporting fields, offering an insight into numerous careers within the sports industry. Each course is delivered through units of work that cover a variety of sporting topics, and this is different dependent on the course selected. The BTEC in Sport allows students to experience the world of sport within a practical setting, and incorporates visits to facilities within the sporting world which can offer valuable insight into possible careers in this field. In addition students will have the opportunity to undertake coaching and fitness qualifications and sporting activities across a broad curriculum. BTEC Diploma in Fitness Services - equivalent to 2 A Levels • Sports Leadership • Application of Fitness Testing • Investigating Business in Sport and the Active Leisure Industry • Principles and Practices for Outdoor and Adventurous Activities

Entry requirements

The entry requirements for this course are 5 GCSEs at grades 4-9 (or BTEC equivalents).

How you'll be assessed

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityWarrington
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBrock Road, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7PT