KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM

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BTEC Sport

What qualification will this course lead to?

BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Sport (Edexcel)

What topics will I study?

You will study 7different units from the following list.

Health & fitness, Fitness testing & training, The Mind & Sports Performance, The Sports Performer in Action,Training for Personal Fitness,Practical Sport, The Body & Sports Performance, Injury and Sports Performer, Leading Sports Activities,Running sports events, Lifestyle and well being, Promotion & sponsorship in Sport

What understanding and skills will I develop?

You will learn how to prepare for sport, how to test your fitness and understand the effects of exercise on your body & mind.

You will also learn how to improve your technique in sport and how to lead & manage some practical sessions.

How will I be assessed?

What can this course lead to?

The BTEC allows pupils to choose to continue studying at 16 years of age towards a BTEC National Diploma in Sport and then at University ( from 18 to 21 years of age ) towards a range of careers in the leisure & sport:

Working in sports centres as centre manager, Sports coaching, Physiotherapy, Paramedic.