Sports Studies
Sandwell Academy - Sandwell
01215251700
Halfords Lane, West Bromwich, B71 4LG
Course summary

The course is an active and enjoyable way to study sport and gain an understanding of the Sport Industry. The BTEC qualifications are coursework and examination based, they aim to provide students with opportunities to learn and apply theory to practice. Students will have the opportunity to develop appropriate knowledge and skills to enable progression to both Higher Education and employment.

Entry requirements

• Grade 4 in Mathematics and English. • A knowledge of the Human Body is desirable. • Minimum Grade 6 at GCSE PE on the theory paper for Extended Certificate in Sport. Minimum of a Level 2 Merit for Extended Certificate and Diploma BTEC Sport Courses. • There is an expectation that there will be a commitment to Wednesday afternoon sports teams at the Academy.

How you'll be assessed

• 360 GLH • Equivalent in size to one A Level. • 4 units of which 3 are mandatory and 2 are external • Mandatory content = 83% • External assessment = 67%

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthoritySandwell
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressHalfords Lane, West Bromwich, B71 4LG