The Level 3 BTEC in Sport is an innovative and vocational based course aimed at students with a real interest in the sports sector and what it has to offer. There is a large practical element and students are required to apply the content to a variety of sporting contexts such as a fitness trainer and sports coach. The course builds on students’ knowledge from the Level 2 BTEC in Sport and GCSE Physical Education courses offered in Years 10 and 11.
We offer 2 courses at St. Crispin’s:
- Subsidiary Diploma in Sport – This is equivalent to 1 A Levels’
- Diploma in Sport – This is equivalent to 2 A Levels’
Entry requirements
GCSE PE at grade C or above or BTEC in Sport (Level 2) at merit or above.
Course Content
Across the 2 courses the following units will be covered:
| Subsidiary Diploma | Diploma | ||
| Year 1 | Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
The Physiology of Fitness Assessing Risk in Sport Fitness Testing for Sports and Exercise.
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Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
The Physiology of Fitness Assessing Risk in Sport Fitness Testing for Sports and Exercise. Psychology of Sport The Athletes Lifestyle Technical and Tactical Skills in Sport
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| Year 2 | Fitness Training and Programming
Sports Nutrition Sports Coaching |
Fitness Training and Programming
Sports Nutrition Sports Coaching Rules Regulations and Officials in Sport Analysis of Sports Performance Sports Injuries |
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Students who decide to follow the Diploma pathway will need to put BTEC in Sport in 2 option blocks.
Future Opportunities
Both courses provide an excellent foundation for students who wish to study a sports related course at university, such as Sport Sciences, or seek employment within the leisure industry. The diverse nature of the courses give students a broad and balanced experience that will prepare them well for a Sports career pathway.
