Sports Studies

Course summary

Pearson has developed the content of the new BTEC Nationals in collaboration with employers and representatives from higher education and relevant professional bodies. In this way, we have ensured that content is up to date and that it includes the knowledge, understanding, skills and attributes required in the sector. Each qualification in the suite has its own purpose. The mandatory and optional content provides a balance of breadth and depth, while retaining a degree of choice for individual learners to study content relevant to their own interests and progression choices. Uxbridge College offer the choice of two pathways for this course; Sport Coaching or Personal Training. Units that are studied include: •Careers in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry •Health, Wellbeing and Sport •Self-employment in Sport and Physical Activity •Fitness Skills Development (Personal Training pathway) •Personal Trainer Skills Development (Personal Training pathway)