BTEC Sport Single, Double, Triple

Single (Extended Certificate), double (Diploma) or triple (Extended Diploma) BTEC Sport is aimed at students with an interest in sport, exercise and health and includes a range of practical and theory based lessons in order to give students an insight into a variety of sports.

The single award is the equivalent of one A Level, the double award is the equivalent of two A Levels and the triple equivalent to three A Levels. The single award you would study four units, the double nine units and the triple fourteen units.

BTEC Sport is an Applied General qualification for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment in the sport sector. 

What does this qualification cover?

The content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with academics to ensure that it supports progression to higher education. Employers and professional bodies have also been involved and consulted to confirm that the content is appropriate and consistent with current practice for learners who may choose to enter employment directly in the sport sector.

Learners will study these mandatory units (depending on the qualification): 

• Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology (Single, double, triple award)
• Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being (Single, double, triple award)
• Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry (Single, double, triple award)
• Unit 22: Investigating Business in Sport and the Active Leisure Industry (Double and triple award)
• Unit 23: Skill Acquisition in Sport (Double and triple award award)
• Unit 19: Development and provision of Sport Physical Activity (Triple award)

Learners will also choose optional units from a range which has been designed to support choices in progression to sport courses in higher education, and to link with relevant occupational areas. These are currently:

• Unit 4: Sports Leadership (Single, double and triple award)
• Unit 10: Sports Event Organisation (Double and triple award)
• Unit 7: Practical Sports Performance (Double and triple award)
• Unit 25: Rules, Regulations and Officiating in Sport (Double and triple award)
• Unit 8: Coaching for performance (Triple award)
• Unit 9: Research methods in sport (Triple award)

Unit's 1/2/19/22 are exam based (externally marked)

Unit's 3/4/7/8/9/10/23/25 are coursework where a range of assessment methods are used e.g. written work and videos

University Degree

There are a number of sports related courses that students can progress onto e.g. Sports Science, coaching. These are normally three year courses.

Sport apprenticeships

There are a number of apprenticeships that students can can apply for. These include sports coaching across a number of sports and school sports. 

Related Careers include:

•     PE Teacher
•     Sports Coach
•     Sports Nutritionist