Sport and Exercise Science BTECs
Qualification: Sport and Exercise Science Extended Certificate (single course) or Diploma (double course) BTEC Level 3
Exam Board & Specification Code: Pearson; Specifications: Single, Double
Course Entry Requirements: 4 in Maths GCSE and 4 in English Language GCSE or 4 in English Literature GCSE. Also, 4 in Science GCSE preferred.
Please make sure that you have understood the overall entry requirements to study at BHASVIC. These are available here and outline the GCSE grades you need to take up one of the Study Programmes at the college.
Length and size of qualification: 2 year single or double courses, equivalent to 1 or 2 A levels
Timetable hours: 4.5 or 9 hours per week
Assessment method: A mixture of exams, controlled assessments and coursework
BHASVIC Department: Sport, Health & Exercise Science
What will I study?
The sports industry is broad and includes both scientific and more applied, practical sectors. To represent this, you will study a range of units with academic and vocational application. of understanding and knowledge in diverse topics such as sport psychology, biomechanics, physiology, coaching and fitness. Where possible, learning embraces community connections with vocational trips or specialist guest speakers and research in university laboratories. You will acquire academic research methods, data analysis and ICT skills. You will also other essential life skills, such as leadership, resilience, communication and collaboration, which underpin all progression routes whether in sport or not.
Is this course right for me?
These are academically demanding and applied courses suiting analytical students where a strong science understanding is advantageous. You should be a committed and independent learner with the personal management skills to meet independent study and coursework deadlines. Learning and assessment is varied to represent workplace and university style demands, with some external examination and coursework assessment. Units 1, 2, & 3 (depending on the course taken) are externally assessed by an exam. All other units are assessed by coursework which may include written reports, academic posters, practical coaching, video or live presentations. Because the course is modular, you will study one unit at a time and when it is complete, you focus solely on the next. This allows you to intensely focus your attention and maximise your grades each unit. You will receive excellent staff guidance to enable you to achieve excellent results, while enriching your study skills and personal development. With the right attitude and effort, students gain above national average course results.
Where next?
Sport and Exercise Science lends itself to a range of career progression routes that may continue in the field of sport, but also non-sport careers. Our courses are credible and gain UCAS points that will enable you to pursue a sport or non-related degree. Some students go directly into the workplace and others choose to follow an apprenticeship where they study and learn in-job skills. Some sport-related progressions are a nutritionist, sport therapy, physiotherapy, teaching, personal trainer and chiropractic. Useful sites include Careers in Sport, Prospects, BASES, All About Careers and The Apprenticeship Guide. Sport Science is the ninth most popular university route from BHASVIC, providing credible progression to both university degrees and the workplace.
