Sports Studies

Course summary

The BTEC National Diploma in Sport is designed to equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills in the areas of sports science, sports development and coaching. Completion of this course could progress into full-time employment within the leisure industry or higher educational opportunities at university. Year 12: • Two external assessments • Unit 1: Anatomy & Physiology (External Exam) • Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being (External Task). There will be options for a retake in Year 13 if required • Unit 8: Coaching for performance • Unit 5: Application of Fitness Testing Year 13: • One external assessment • Unit 22: Investigating Business in Sport and the Active Leisure Industry (external Task) • Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry • Unit 4: Sports Leadership • Unit 23: Skill Acquisition in Sport • Unit 17: Sports Injury Management