Sports Studies
Course summary
The BTEC is designed for students who wish to start a career in the sports sector, with a specific focus on sports development, coaching and fitness. The qualification gives students an insight into the various different occupational routes you can take within the sector, including routes into the sport and leisure industry, health centres and private sector and public sector clubs. Opportunities include working with sports professionals, in fitness, sports coaching and outdoor education. Year 12 Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology Unit 4: Sports Leadership Year 13 Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
Physical Education | Grade 5 in Physical Education | — |
Sport Alternative route | Grade L2M in Sport | — |
As published by the school
> Grade 5 or above at GCSE PE / Merit or above in BTEC Sport Level 2 > Hollyfield Sixth Form entry requirements minimum of five good passes at grades 4-9 at GCSE. > Current involvement in organised sport, for example a member of a sport club/team, outside of school is desirable.
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Assessment
All BTECs are continually assessed through a series of assignments throughout the year. Methods of assessment include: written essays, presentations, coaching sessions, administration of fitness tests, website design, video production, mock interviews, designing training programmes and practical skill demonstrations. Each assignment is scored (subject to external moderation) and each student’s accumulated assignment score results in an overall BTEC mark: Pass, Merit or Distinction.
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