This study programme allows you to take a practical and performance-focused approach to your learning in a vocational sporting context. It covers the key principles of sport, including fitness, training, health, and participation, with a strong emphasis on developing practical skills and real-world application. You will explore how the body responds to exercise, how to improve performance, and the importance of leading a healthy and active lifestyle. The course provides an engaging, robust and broad introduction to the sport and active leisure sector, making use of modern sports facilities and specialist equipment. The underpinning knowledge, understanding and practical skills that you will develop have been designed to reflect the needs of employers within the sport, fitness and coaching industries. Sport adopts a dynamic and applied structure, allowing you to combine theoretical learning with hands-on experience. To ensure sufficient breadth and depth, the Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Extended Certificate in Sport includes three mandatory units and seven optional units.
Course duration:
8 months (35 weeks)
Location:
Timetable:
Timetable available on request
Status:
Available
Availability:
Yes (course free to 16-18 year olds)
Course code:
K26SHES01A
Suitable for:
This course is available for 16-18s
The course is made up of a variety of modules that include both practical and assignment-based assessments. There are two externally assessed units that deal with anatomy and physiology for sports performance and fitness for sport and exercise. The approach for the internally assessed units provides opportunities to explore beyond these principles into vocationally linked activities and enables you to receive feedback on your progress throughout the course.
BTEC First Extended Certificate in Sport [EDEXCEL]
https://find-a-qualification.services.ofqual.gov.uk/qualifications/60068206
Four GCSEs at Grade 3 or above including English and maths. A Level 1 qualification in an appropriate subject area will be considered if accompanied by a good reference for attitude, behaviour, attendance and punctuality.
If you are under 19 years of age and do not have a Grade 4 in either/or maths and English, you will be required to retake these alongside your vocational course.
You should arrive to your lessons prepared to learn with pens, pencils and writing pad. You will need suitable sportswear and footwear for practical classes. All other resources and materials you need will be provided.
Successful completion of this course will enable you to progress to related vocational qualifications at Level 3.
Download our comprehensive 16-18 course guide for more information.
Download 16-18 course guide