BTEC Sport

Course summary

Why should I study it? The course provides preparation for employment in the Sports and Leisure career sectors through a combination of classroom work and practical application and investigation. It is based on the interaction between practical, theory and vocational aspects with a focus on sports development, coaching and fitness. The course also offers students the opportunity to gain other qualifications such as first aid, community sports leadership award and national governing body awards in various sports. Core Units Principles of anatomy and physiology in sport The physiology of fitness Assessing risk in sport Fitness training and programming Sports coaching Sports development Fitness testing for sport and exercise Practical individual sports Practical team sports Specialist Units Talent identification and development in sport Psychology of sport performance Sports injuries Sports nutrition Exercise, health and lifestyle Instructing physical activity and exercise PE & the care of children and young people Analysis for sports performance Current issues in sport Career possibilities The course will enable you to follow a range of courses at university such as sport and leisure management, physiotherapy, sport and exercise science, teacher training, sports coaching and development, biology/science courses. The course also provides you with the qualities and knowledge required for employment in the public or private sectors of the sport, leisure and recreation industry.