Sports Studies
Bexhill College - East Sussex
01424214545
Penland Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 2JG
Course summary

Choosing to study for a BTEC First in Sport qualification is a great decision to make for lots of reasons. Sport today plays a major role in many people’s lives, from fitness, to sports coaching, to how the body & mind respond to exercise and much more. Within this course, you will gain knowledge and understanding around these topics in both a theoretical and practical setting. This course is an ideal steppingstone for progressing to the Level 3 Sport Extended Diploma course. The First Certificate in Sport is designed to build confidence, gain further sporting and scientific knowledge, and to enjoy studying in a sixth form environment. Approximately 8 units will be covered throughout the academic year covering various sports related topics such as: • Fitness for Sport & Exercise • Practical Sports Performance • Anatomy and Physiology for Sports Performance • Leading Sports Activities • Promotion & Sponsorship in Sport • Injury & the Sports Performer • Training for Personal Fitness • Running a Sports Event

Entry requirements

A range of 3/2 grades at GCSE.

How you'll be assessed

Each unit of work will be assessed by assignments, presentations, and practical assessments, with two units being externally-assessed exams. Assignments are theoretical and practical in nature and the grades awarded for each will go towards the student’s final grade.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityEast Sussex
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressPenland Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 2JG