BTEC Nationals are valued by employers because they give you skills which will prepare you for the world of work, are relevant to your chosen career and develop practical and theoretical skills. BTEC Nationals are ideal qualifications for anyone interested in a career in the sports industry. The wide range of units studied looks at the industry in depth. Career opportunities include work in the following fields: PE teaching, Coaching, Sport and Leisure Industry, Sports Marketing, Physiotherapy, Occupational health, Police Force, Fire Service, Armed Forces. Equivalent in size to two A Levels Unit 1, 2, 3 and 4 as above plus: • Unit 5 – Application of Fitness Testing (M) • Unit 6 – Sports Psychology (O) • Unit 7 – Practical Sports Performance (O) • Unit 22 – Investigating Business in Sport and the Active Leisure Industry (M) • Unit 23 – Skill Acquisition in Sport (M) We expect all students to demonstrate a high level of motivation and have the capacity for hard work. Sixth Form work is demanding, and students are expected to take increased responsibility for their own learning through supported self-study courses. Excellent attendance is vital if students are to benefit from the courses. Students must be able to manage their time and workload effectively.
• 4 GCSEs (Grades 9 – 4) or equivalent • Grade 4 in GCSE English
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Walsall |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Lichfield Road, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 3LX |
BTEC Nationals are valued by employers because they give you skills which will prepare you for the world of work, are relevant to your chosen career and develop practical and theoretical skills. BTEC Nationals are ideal qualifications for anyone interested in a career in the sports industry. The wide range of units studied looks at the industry in depth. Career opportunities include work in the following fields: PE teaching, Coaching, Sport and Leisure Industry, Sports Marketing, Physiotherapy, Occupational health, Police Force, Fire Service, Armed Forces. Equivalent in size to two A Levels Unit 1, 2, 3 and 4 as above plus: • Unit 5 – Application of Fitness Testing (M) • Unit 6 – Sports Psychology (O) • Unit 7 – Practical Sports Performance (O) • Unit 22 – Investigating Business in Sport and the Active Leisure Industry (M) • Unit 23 – Skill Acquisition in Sport (M) We expect all students to demonstrate a high level of motivation and have the capacity for hard work. Sixth Form work is demanding, and students are expected to take increased responsibility for their own learning through supported self-study courses. Excellent attendance is vital if students are to benefit from the courses. Students must be able to manage their time and workload effectively.
• 4 GCSEs (Grades 9 – 4) or equivalent • Grade 4 in GCSE English