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Sports Studies Btec

at Weavers Academy, Wellingborough · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma1 yearFull timeFree

What the college says

Course ContentUnit 1 - Anatomy and Physiology*Learners explore how the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems function and the fundamentals of theenergy systems.Unit 2 ? Fitness training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being**Learners explore client screening and lifestyle assessment, fitness training methods and fitness programming to supportimprovements in a client?s health and well-being.Unit 3 ?Professional Development in the Sports IndustryLearners explore the knowledge and skills required for different career pathways in the sports industry. Learners will take partin, and reflect on, a personal skills audit, career action plan and practical interview assessment activities.Unit 4 ? Sports LeadershipLearners study what makes a good leader, the different capacities of this role, and the leadership skills and techniquesnecessary when leading activities in different roles.Unit 5 ? Application of Fitness TestingLearners gain an understanding of the requirements of fitness testing and learn how to safely conduct a range of fitness testsfor different components of fitness.Unit 6 ? Sports PsychologyThis unit covers the psychological dimensions of sport, and introduces psychological techniques that can be used to enhanceperformance..Unit 10 ? Sports Event OrganisationLearners will plan, promote and deliver an approved sports event and review the implementation of the event and their ownperformance.

What you need to get on

Minimum 35 points from 8 GCSEs including a 4 from English and Maths

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Weavers Academy

    Brickhill Road, Wellingborough, NN8 3JH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Wellingborough

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