Sports Studies
Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre - Gloucestershire
01291625340
Beachley Road, Sedbury, Chepstow, NP16 7AA
Course summary

The BTEC National in Sport enables you to develop your understanding of the essential skills and knowledge needed when looking to build a career in sport. The course provides you with training in areas that are key to the study of sports performance and provides a foundation for starting professional work or progressing to further study. This course covers roughly the principles of anatomy and physiology in sports; fitness training and programming for Health, Sport, and Well-being; Professional development in the sports industry, and sports psychology. Degree-level courses in sports, leisure management, coaching, and sports development. • Fitness advisor/trainer • Sports/leisure management • Coaching • Armed forces • Emergency service

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade 4 and above. Plus a grade 4 in the relevant subject area. It is recommended that students achieve grade 4/C in GCSE PE (Physical Education) or a pass in BTEC L2 Sport.

How you'll be assessed

Assessment is specifically designed to fit the purpose and objective of the qualification. It includes a range of assessment types and styles suited to vocational qualifications in the sector. There are three main forms of assessment: external, internal, and synoptic. Component 1: The styles of external assessment used for qualifications are: ▪ Examinations – all learners take the same assessment at the same time, normally with a written outcome –Unit -The Principles of Anatomy & Physiology in Sport. ▪ Synoptic/set tasks – learners take the assessment during a defined window and demonstrate understanding through completion of a vocational task – Unit - Fitness training and programming for Health, Sport and Well-being. Component 2: Internal assessments are usually done in the form of assignments which are set and marked by the module teacher. ▪ Units Professional development in the sports industry & Sports Psychology.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBeachley Road, Sedbury, Chepstow, NP16 7AA