Sports Studies
Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form - Staffordshire
01827301820
Ashby Road, Tamworth, B79 8AA
Course summary

This course provides an alternative route to A-level qualifications for those who wish to pursue a career in the field of sport, leisure or recreation. BTEC Sport would suit students who have a keen interest in the theory surrounding sport, even if do not compete or participate regularly at a high standard. You can go on to higher education to study a degree in sports studies / science, sports therapy, sports coaching, leisure studies or PE teaching. Those who wish to pursue careers in professional sport would also find the course highly useful.

Entry requirements

BTEC Sport L2 grade: Merit or above / GCSE PE grade: 4 or above. If neither - then a competitive level of sport currently undertaken and a GCSE Science grade: 4 or above..

How you'll be assessed

For all qualifications: Unit 1 is a mandatory externally assessed unit (exam). Unit 2 is a mandatory, externally assessed unit (controlled assessment). Unit 7 is a compulsary unit of coursework. For the diploma: Unit 22 is also a mandatory, externally assessed unit (controlled assessment). Unit 23 is also a compulsary unit of coursework.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressAshby Road, Tamworth, B79 8AA