Sports and Exercise (BTEC)

Course summary

BTEC Sport is a vocational course that teaches students the knowledge required to pursue a career in sports or health care. Students will also develop the skills for a range of sportrelated pathways from sports coaching to gym management. Students can choose to study sport at university and many more possible routes including coaching and physiotherapy access courses. You will develop practical skills in your specialist areas. In addition, you will learn about the other factors that contribute to improving performance. BTEC Sport lessons are enjoyable and productive and delivered by experienced staff in a supportive and nurturing environment. Practical lessons are delivered to teach theoretical concepts and practical skills in a safe environment. BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport is a course suited to those students who are interested in further studies, or a career in sports. Through a combination of both practical and theory elements, students will gain a deeper understanding of Anatomy and Physiology, Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being, Professional Development in the Sports Industry, and finally Practical Sports Performances.