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AAQ
AAQ
Exam Board
Exam Board
Pearson/Edexcel
Pearson/Edexcel
Why should I study Sport?
Why should I study Sport?
The National Certificate in Sport is designed to give students an opportunity to explore the key underlying principles of sport.
The National Certificate in Sport is designed to give students an opportunity to explore the key underlying principles of sport.
It is for students who have an interest in sport and wish to progress to employment in sport related industries or go on to higher education.
It is for students who have an interest in sport and wish to progress to employment in sport related industries or go on to higher education.
The knowledge gained on this course can be used to inform your own training and personal development in your sport.
The knowledge gained on this course can be used to inform your own training and personal development in your sport.
What students say
What students say
"Sport is a really enjoyable subject because it enables me to learn about the bones in the body and different aspects in the sports industry. It also helps me to improve my knowledge of sports and enables me to gain more knowledge about the job I would like to do in the sports industry. I would recommend doing Sport as it will enable you to take many different routes down the sports industry and is a very interesting and engaging subject". Katie Hakes Yr13
"Level 3 BTEC sport is a highly enjoyable subject that gives you insights about the human body as well as preparing you for the future as you have to complete an interview for a sports related job as part of the course". Sophie Goodhand Yr13
Enrichment
Enrichment
Our Sixth Form sport students play a key role in the running of our annual 24hr Sportathon and have excellent opportunities to develop their leadership skills through a range of sporting events throughout the year.
What does the course involve and how will I be assessed?
What does the course involve and how will I be assessed?
Year 1
Year 1
Anatomy and Physiology (Exam)
Anatomy and Physiology (Exam)
Practical Sports Performance (Coursework)
Practical Sports Performance (Coursework)
Year 2
Year 2
Fitness, Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being (Exam)
Fitness, Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being (Exam)
Professional Development in the sports industry (Coursework)
Professional Development in the sports industry (Coursework)
How is the course assessed?
How is the course assessed?
The course is 50% coursework and 50% examination and will be assessed in a range of different ways for each assignment. These will be set throughout the year and will include written reports, presentations, educational posters, information videos and practical tasks.
The course is 50% coursework and 50% examination and will be assessed in a range of different ways for each assignment. These will be set throughout the year and will include written reports, presentations, educational posters, information videos and practical tasks.
Opportunities for progression
Opportunities for progression
Combined with other subjects, your BTEC can help you to access a Higher Education course in sport and exercise science, strength and conditioning, teaching, sport therapy, sports psychology, coaching, nutrition and physiotherapy.
Combined with other subjects, your BTEC can help you to access a Higher Education course in sport and exercise science, strength and conditioning, teaching, sport therapy, sports psychology, coaching, nutrition and physiotherapy.
Lead onto an apprenticeship within the sport science, exercise science or fitness field.
Lead onto an apprenticeship within the sport science, exercise science or fitness field.
Lead directly into employment within the sports or fitness industry
Lead directly into employment within the sports or fitness industry
Students who study with us can apply to carry on their education onto the Sports Coaching BSC (Hons) degree and be based at the school for their practical coaching reducing the cost university whilst getting first hand experience in coaching and teaching sport.
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