Unit 1* Anatomy and Physiology: Learners explore how the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems function and the fundamentals of the energy systems. Unit 2* Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport, and Well-being: Learners explore client screening and lifestyle assessment, fitness training methods, and fitness programming to support improvements in a client’s health and well-being. Unit 3 Professional Development in the Sports Industry: Learners explore the knowledge and skills required for different career pathways in the sports industry. Learners will take part in, and reflect on, a personal skills audit, career action plan, and practical interview assessment activities. Unit 4 Sports Leadership: Learners study what makes a good leader, the different capacities of this role, and the leadership skills and techniques necessary when leading activities in different roles. BTEC Sport combines well with many subjects and supports entry to higher education courses in a very wide range of disciplines (depending on the subjects taken alongside). For learners who wish to study an aspect of sport in higher education, opportunities include: • BA (Hons) in Sports Studies and Business, if taken alongside A Levels in Business and Maths. • BSc (Hons) in Sport Psychology, if taken alongside an A-level Biology and A-Level Psychology. • BA (Hons) in Sports Education and Special and Inclusive Education, if taken alongside an A-Level in English Language and a BTEC National Extended Certificate in Performing Arts. Further careers in sport could include: • Health & Exercise: Fitness Professional, Health Promotion Officer, Gym Instructor, Nutritionist and Personal Trainer. • Management: Disability Sports Development Officer, Events Manager, Football Manager, Sports Development Manager and Talent Project Coordinator. • Media and Marketing: Broadcasting, Journalism, Marketing, Photographer. • Science: Medicine, Sports Scientist, Physiotherapist, Sports Massage Therapist, and Strength and Conditioning Coach. • Teaching and Coaching: PE Teacher, Children’s Sports Coach, Outdoor Adventures Leader, Ski Instructor, Performance Analyst and Competition Manager.
Grade 4 in English and Math.
67% exam assessed. 33% coursework. Those units where * is indicated are externally assessed through a written examination.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Ridge Terrace, Bedlington, NE22 6ED |
Unit 1* Anatomy and Physiology: Learners explore how the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems function and the fundamentals of the energy systems. Unit 2* Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport, and Well-being: Learners explore client screening and lifestyle assessment, fitness training methods, and fitness programming to support improvements in a client’s health and well-being. Unit 3 Professional Development in the Sports Industry: Learners explore the knowledge and skills required for different career pathways in the sports industry. Learners will take part in, and reflect on, a personal skills audit, career action plan, and practical interview assessment activities. Unit 4 Sports Leadership: Learners study what makes a good leader, the different capacities of this role, and the leadership skills and techniques necessary when leading activities in different roles. BTEC Sport combines well with many subjects and supports entry to higher education courses in a very wide range of disciplines (depending on the subjects taken alongside). For learners who wish to study an aspect of sport in higher education, opportunities include: • BA (Hons) in Sports Studies and Business, if taken alongside A Levels in Business and Maths. • BSc (Hons) in Sport Psychology, if taken alongside an A-level Biology and A-Level Psychology. • BA (Hons) in Sports Education and Special and Inclusive Education, if taken alongside an A-Level in English Language and a BTEC National Extended Certificate in Performing Arts. Further careers in sport could include: • Health & Exercise: Fitness Professional, Health Promotion Officer, Gym Instructor, Nutritionist and Personal Trainer. • Management: Disability Sports Development Officer, Events Manager, Football Manager, Sports Development Manager and Talent Project Coordinator. • Media and Marketing: Broadcasting, Journalism, Marketing, Photographer. • Science: Medicine, Sports Scientist, Physiotherapist, Sports Massage Therapist, and Strength and Conditioning Coach. • Teaching and Coaching: PE Teacher, Children’s Sports Coach, Outdoor Adventures Leader, Ski Instructor, Performance Analyst and Competition Manager.
Grade 4 in English and Math.
67% exam assessed. 33% coursework. Those units where * is indicated are externally assessed through a written examination.