Course information
Sports Studies
Yateley School - Hampshire
01252879222
School Lane, Yateley, GU46 6NW
Course summary

Students completing BTEC Nationals in Sport will be aiming to go on to employment, often via the stepping stone of higher education. The course will enhance your knowledge and increase your understanding of the factors that affect performance and participation in sport. The course will look in detail at anatomy and physiology in Unit 1, fitness training and programming for health, sport and well-being in Unit 2, professional development in the sports industry in Unit 3 and Sports Psychology from the optional units.

Entry requirements

To study BTEC courses you need a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 4+.

How you'll be assessed

360 Guided Learning Hours Equivalent in size to one A level 4 units of which 3 are mandatory and 2 are external Mandatory content is 83% External assessment is 67% Unit 1 – Anatomy and Physiology 120 Guided Learning Hours Mandatory unit External assessment by exam Unit 2 – Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being 120 Guided Learning Hours Mandatory unit External assessment by exam assignment Unit 3 – Professional Development in the Sports Industry 60 Guided Learning Hours Mandatory unit Internally assessed assignments Unit 6 – Sports Psychology 60 Guided Learning Hours Optional unit Internally assessed assignments

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityHampshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressSchool Lane, Yateley, GU46 6NW