Sports Studies

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