What is this course and is it right for me?

The BTEC Tech award in Sport, Activity and Fitness is for learners who enjoy Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sport but want to acquire theoretical knowledge and technical skills through vocational contexts by exploring areas such as the body systems, psychology, nutrition, technology and leadership.

The vocational context provides a job-related qualification and understanding that prepares learners to enter an area of work they are interested in or to progress on to further study Post-16. It is right for you if you have a lively and enquiring mind, an interest in the sport and leisure industry, a willingness to explore new ideas and an ability to communicate your ideas effectively. Students who are organised and strong in project and assignment based work achieve well on this course.

What is the course structure?

All students will complete the following components:

• Understand the Body and the Supporting Technology for Sport and Activity

• The Principles of Training, Nutrition and Psychology for Sport and Activity

• Applying the Principles of Sport and Activity

How is the course assessed?

All components are assessed and graded and an overall grade for the qualification is awarded.

One component is assessed by a written examination taken during the course. (Component 2)

Other components are assessed through coursework completion and standarisation.

Cost/Equipment

There are no cost implications for this course.

What courses or employment can I progress to at the end of my course?

The BTEC Tech award in Sport, Activity and Fitness can provide a suitable foundation for further study within the sector through progression on to qualifications such as the Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Sport and Sport and Exercise Sciences.

Alternatively, learners can progress to NVQs such as Activity Leadership or Coaching, Teaching and Instructing. The underpinning knowledge, practical and vocational skills learnt on the BTEC Tech award in Sport, Activity and Fitness will enhance and support the progression to a competency-based course.