Sports Studies

Course summary

The BTEC Sport course is for students wishing to study sport related degrees at university and/or wishing to pursue a career in the sports industry. The main aspects of the course include physiology, training and fitness, coaching, sports psychology and a range of other sport specific units. Students are expected to be committed to improving their coaching skills, fitness and practical performance and sports science knowledge. The qualification has been designed as part of a two-year programme, and is normally taken in conjunction with a single A-level. The course is equivalent to two A-levels.