Sports Studies

Course summary

The BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sport is intended as an Applied General qualification, equivalent in size to three A Levels. It is a two-year, full-time course that meets entry requirements in its own right for learners who want to progress to higher education courses in sport before entering employment. The BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sport provides an introduction to the sector for learners looking to build a career in sport, within one of its occupational areas. These areas include Anatomy and Physiology, Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being, Professional Development in the Sports Industry, coaching and leadership, sports development and the outdoors. This course is suitable for students who would like to commence a career in the sports industry and will also give students a good platform for progressing into higher education at university.