Choosing to study for the BTEC National in Sport is an excellent choice as the sports industry is experiencing significant growth. As the industry grows, so too does the demand for qualified and highly skilled candidates. Britain’s sporting boom embodied by our rich sporting history and successes at national level as well as the Olympics legacy, makes this an exciting and relevant subject to undertake. This course demands a high level of academic commitment and in return you develop the transferable higher order skills that are valued by universities and employers. The study of sport encourages the development of disciplinary academic writing as well as skills and behaviours such as teamwork, leadership, performance analysis, resilience, evaluation, analysis and synthesis. The course is centred on learning and advancing a number of elements integral to teaching, coaching and leadership. You will develop skills in the role of sports coach, sports event organisation, planning and delivery of sessions, fitness assessment and development through training, testing & assessment and development of anatomical & biomechanical understanding. Topics covered include: Anatomy & Physiology; Fitness Training & Programming; Professional Development in the Sports Industry; Sports Leadership; Application of Fitness Testing & Programming; Sports Psychology; Coaching for Performance. This qualification will give you an excellent spring board when advancing your studies further within the field of sports studies/sports science. You will gain the essential skills giving you the opportunity to undertake higher education qualifications in sport at university.