Welcome to BTEC in Sport

The diploma in Sport is the equivalent to 2 A Levels. The course involves completing 9 units across the 2 years. 3 units are externally assessed with 6 which are internally assessed. The majority of the course is assessed through coursework however 1 unit is assessed via a written exam.

Pupils will study a range of topics across the 2 years which will give pupils an insight into the Sports industry.

Modules studied are:

Mandatory Units are in bold.

Unit 1 – Anatomy and Physiology

Unit 2 – Fitness training and programming for health, sport and well being

Unit 3 – Professional development in the sports industry

Unit 4 – Sports Leadership

Unit 5 – Application of Fitness Testing

Unit 6 – Sports Psychology

Unit 17 – Sports Injury Management

Unit 22 – Investigating Business in Sport and the Active Leisure Industry

Unit 23 – Skill Acquisition in Sport

How will I be assessed?

45% of the course is externally assessed. Pupils will sit a 1.5hr written paper for unit 1 which is set and marked by Pearson. Unit 2 & 22 is tasked based which is set and marked by Pearson and completed under supervised conditions. Due to the coursework based nature of the course students are expected to produce consistently high standards of work and be able to manage their time well and always meet the deadlines set.