Sports Studies
Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form - Essex
01376556300
Notley Road, Braintree, CM7 1WY
Course summary

This course is aimed at students who have a passion for sports and are looking to follow a career in sports performance, coaching/teaching, officiating, journalism or medicine. It is a two-year course and is equivalent to one A Level. It is designed to be taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels. The BTEC Sport course opens doors to numerous opportunities. Whether you aspire to become a professional athlete, sports coach, fitness instructor, sports therapist, or sports event manager, a BTEC Sport qualification equips you with the foundational knowledge and skills to pursue your chosen career path. Moreover, the versatility of a BTEC Sport course means that you can adapt and explore different roles within the sports industry as you gain experience and develop specialised skills. While these courses provide you with the necessary qualifications to enter the job market, they also offer a pathway to higher education. If you decide to pursue further studies, BTEC Sport courses can provide a solid foundation for degree programs in sports science, sports management, exercise physiology, and other related fields.

Entry requirements

Have gained 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) grades at 4-9. Grade 5 in PE or grade 5/4 in Combined Science.

How you'll be assessed

Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology 1 hour 30 minute exam. Unit 2: Fitness training and programming for health, sport and well-being Part A: Learners are given a case study one week before the supervised assessment to carry out the preparation. Part B: 2 hours and 30 minutes supervised assessment. Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sport Industry Assignments: A & B: Careers in Sport. C&D: Applying for a job in the Sports Industry. Unit 6: Sport Psychology Assignments: A: Psychological principles. B: Group Dynamics. C: Psychological Skills Training Programme.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityEssex
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressNotley Road, Braintree, CM7 1WY