BTEC Tech Award Sport
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WHY STUDY PEARSON BTEC TECH AWARD IN SPORT?
Develop practical skills and theoretical knowledge in sport and fitness.
Learn through real-world scenarios and applied tasks rather than purely exams.
Gain a strong foundation for careers in sport, health, and fitness industries.
Ideal for students who enjoy practical learning and want to explore sports science and performance.
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE
The Pearson BTEC Tech Award in Sport is designed to give students an engaging and hands-on introduction to the world of sport.
Units studied include:
Component 1: Preparing Participants to Take Part in Sport
and Physical Activity
Component 2: Taking Part and Improving Other Participants’
Sporting Performance
Component 3: Developing Fitness to Improve Other Participants’ Performance in Sport and Physical Activity.
HOW WILL STUDENTS BE ASSESSED
Components 1 & 2: Internally assessed coursework based on practical
and written tasks.
Component 3: Externally assessed task set and marked by Pearson.
Assessment focuses on applying knowledge to real-life sporting contexts.
CAREERS LINKS
Studying this course provides a pathway into careers such as coaching, fitness training, sports development, and roles in health and leisure industries. It also supports progression to further study in sport science or related fields.
Further information on this specification is available from the qualification website:
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-tech-awards/sport-2022.html
KEY CONTACT AT TGAS
Mr Wolverson