REQUIREMENTS - Level 2 Merit in BTEC Sport of Grade 5 in GCSE PE

The content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with academics to ensure that it supports progression to higher education. In addition, employers and professional bodies have been involved and consulted, to confirm that the content is also appropriate and consistent with current practice for students choosing to enter employment directly in the sport sector. The following mandatory units must be taken: 

Unit 1 - Anatomy and Physiology – Exam 

Unit 2 – Fitness training and programming for health, sport, and wellbeing (exam) 

Unit 3 – Professional development in the sports industry 

Unit 5 - Fitness training and programming 

In addition, students choose optional units from a range which has been designed to support choices in progression to sports courses in Higher Education. They cover content areas such as: 

Unit 7 – Practical sport 

Unit 10 – Sports event organisation 

Unit 4 - Sport leadership

Careers

• Personal Trainer Coach 

• Manager Physiotherapist 

• PE Teacher Nutritionist 

• Fitness Testing 

• Coach

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