BTEC Courses

Sport

BTEC Higher National Certificate/Diploma in Sport

Level 4

This course introduces students to some fundamentals of sports science such as biomechanics, anatomy and sports psychology. These areas are built upon in the second year by examining specialist areas including exercise physiology and coaching science. The course provides a stimulating learning environment in which students can develop and enhance a variety of their skills including study, communication, social and interpersonal.

The HND course lasts two years full-time and consists of 16 Modules. The HNC course lasts for two years part-time and consists of 10 Modules.

The Modules are:

  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Training and fitness
  • Psychology
  • Social issues
  • Research and statistics
  • Research projects
  • Sports promotion
  • Biomechanics

Sport, Recreation and Leisure Studies

  • Laboratory methods
  • Sports technology
  • Nutrition
  • Sports analysis
  • Coaching science
  • Skill acquisition
  • Exercise physiology
  • Work placement (HND only)

BTEC Nationals in Sport (Performance and Excellence)

Level 3

Designed to provide specialist work-related qualifications in a range of sectors. They have been developed to provide preparation for employment or higher education. BTEC qualifications are specialist vocational qualifications that are valued by the sports industry and higher education. BTECs encourage innovative learning and assessment styles, by focusing on applied knowledge and understanding.

The BTEC Nationals in Sport have been developed to meet the employment opportunities within the sport and leisure industry that include:

  • Health/lifestyle services
  • Health and fitness facilities
  • Coaching/teaching/training
  • Outdoor education
  • Professional sport and performance
  • Health promotion
  • Community development officers
  • Sports development officers

BTEC National Award

The 6-Unit BTEC National Award offers a qualification which can extend the study and provide vocational emphasis for learners. Equally the Award offers a focused qualification for learners, particularly more mature learners, who wish to follow a shorter programme of study that is directly related to their work experience or to an aspect of employment that they wish to move into in due course.

Core units:

  • Sport in society
  • Ethics and values in sport

Specialist units:

  • Psychology for sports performance
  • Nutrition for sports and fitness
  • Training and fitness
  • The professional sports person

BTEC National Certificate

The 12-Unit BTEC National Certificate provides a specialist work-related programme of study that covers the key knowledge and practical skills required in the sector and also offers different emphasis through the choice of specialist units.

Core units:

  • Sport in society
  • The reflective practitioner
  • Ethics and values in sport

Health and safety in sport specialist units:

  • Body in action
  • Psychology for sports performance
  • Nutrition for sport
  • Fitness testing
  • Training and fitness
  • The professional sports person
  • Analysis of elite performance
  • Recognising talent and ability

BTEC National Diploma

The 18-Unit BTEC National Diploma extends and deepens the specialist focus available in the 12-Unit Certificate. Alternatively, learners may progress to degree or other higher education studies in that sector or a related one.

Core units:

  • Sport in society
  • The reflective practitioner
  • Ethics and values in sport

Health and safety in sport specialist units:

  • Body in action
  • Psychology for sports performance
  • Nutrition for sport
  • Fitness testing
  • Training and fitness
  • The professional sports person
  • Analysis of elite performance
  • Recognising talent and ability
  • Sports injuries
  • Innovation for sport

Further specialist units:

  • Principles of sports coaching
  • Working with children
  • Organising events
  • Voluntary sports clubs