BTEC Sport Science Extended Diploma
Studying Sport Science at Bow Sixth Form
Exam Board: Edexcel
Entry Requirements: In order to study this course you need to obtain 5 GCSE’s at grade 4 and above including L2 BTEC Sport (Merit)/GCSE PE, Maths, Science and English Language.
Why study this course?
The BTEC Sport Science course is aimed at students who have an interest in
sport and wish to pursue a career within the sport and exercise science sector.
This course is for students who wish to continue their education through applied learning,
involving a range of theory and practical based teaching. This quali􀃶cation is wide-ranging in content and is
equivalent to three A-levels, preparing students for work within the sports industry or for university.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
You will study seven mandatory content areas:
• Functional Anatomy
• Sport and Exercise Physiology
• Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
• Nutrition for Sport and Exercise Performance
• Coaching for Performance and Fitness
• Field and Laboratory-based Fitness Testing
• Applied Research Methods in Sport and Exercise Science
To make up the 13 units you will also study:
• Physical Activity for Individual and Group-based Exercise
• Sociocultural Issues in Sport and Exercise
• Specialised Fitness Training
• Sports Injury and Assessment
• Sports Massage
• Technology in Sport and Exercise Science.
assessment
The course is assessed through a variety of methods aiming to cater to a broad range of students’ learning styles and needs.
- 2 x 1 ½ hour written exams
- 1 x 1 ½ hour controlled assessment
- All other units will be assessed through coursework.
future pathways
Examples of careers:
- Strength and conditioning coach
- Personal trainer within a gym
- Sports specific coach
- PE teacher
- Sports physiotherapist
- Sports nutritionist.
Examples of University Courses:
- Sport and Exercise Science
- Sport Science
- Sport and Coaching Studies
- Physiotherapy
- Secondary Physical Education with QTS.
