Course information
Sports Studies
The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre - Kingston upon Thames
02083394500
Surbiton Hill Road, Surbiton, KT6 4TU
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

> 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.

How you'll be assessed

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.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityKingston upon Thames
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressSurbiton Hill Road, Surbiton, KT6 4TU