The BTEC Sport course is ideal for students with a passion for sport. As a vocational course, students will largely be assessed via ongoing assignments, which is often attractive to students who do not want to pursue examination-based A’ level courses. There are two options, the Extended Diploma (equivalent of 3 A’ levels and the Extended Certificate (equivalent of 1 A’ level). Embedded within these courses are many opportunities to work with our sports partners and this often leads to students gaining employment as sports coaches, leisure attendants and gym instructors within the local area. In addition, the ethos of BTEC courses provides experiences that promote maturity in participants which directly enhances their employability. The majority of our learners go on to study sports related degree courses at university as the content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with academics to support this progression to higher education. Employers and professional bodies have also been involved and consulted to confirm that the content is appropriate and consistent with current practice for learners who may choose to enter employment directly in the sport sector. Progression routes include employment or further training in the following fields: • Sport and Exercise Science • Sport, Leisure and Business Management • Business Management • Sports Marketing • Fitness Training • Outdoor Education • Sports Coaching and Leadership • Teacher Training • Event Management • Sports Development
5 GCSE grades 4-9, including both English Language and Maths.
4 units of which 2 are coursework and 2 are externally assessed exams and written tasks. A broad basis of study for the sport sector. This qualification is designed to support progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Warrington |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Oughtrington Lane, Lymm, WA13 0RB |
The BTEC Sport course is ideal for students with a passion for sport. As a vocational course, students will largely be assessed via ongoing assignments, which is often attractive to students who do not want to pursue examination-based A’ level courses. There are two options, the Extended Diploma (equivalent of 3 A’ levels and the Extended Certificate (equivalent of 1 A’ level). Embedded within these courses are many opportunities to work with our sports partners and this often leads to students gaining employment as sports coaches, leisure attendants and gym instructors within the local area. In addition, the ethos of BTEC courses provides experiences that promote maturity in participants which directly enhances their employability. The majority of our learners go on to study sports related degree courses at university as the content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with academics to support this progression to higher education. Employers and professional bodies have also been involved and consulted to confirm that the content is appropriate and consistent with current practice for learners who may choose to enter employment directly in the sport sector. Progression routes include employment or further training in the following fields: • Sport and Exercise Science • Sport, Leisure and Business Management • Business Management • Sports Marketing • Fitness Training • Outdoor Education • Sports Coaching and Leadership • Teacher Training • Event Management • Sports Development
5 GCSE grades 4-9, including both English Language and Maths.
4 units of which 2 are coursework and 2 are externally assessed exams and written tasks. A broad basis of study for the sport sector. This qualification is designed to support progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels.