BTEC National Certificates: Sport (Performance & Excellence)

Why study BTEC National Certificate in Sport (Performance & Excellence)?


This is a course that involves you in a variety of theoretical and practically based work. The assessment is in the form of assignments throughout. Your assignments involve realistic, workplace activities. In addition to learning about sports development and fitness, you will develop the skills you need to continue to study or pursue a career in sport. The certificate also gives you the opportunity to take another two subjects alongside this, whether they be GCSE's, AS levels or even a combination, making your course at Palmer's College more varied.

What do I study?
All students take the eight core units:
- The Body in Action
- Health and Safety in Sport
- Training and Fitness for Sport
- Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise
- Sports Nutrition
- Psychology for Sports Performance
- Technical and Tactical Skills in Sport
- The Athlete's Lifestyle

You take a further four specialist units from:
- Sports Coaching
- Sport and Society
- Sports Injuries
- Analysis of Sports Performance
- Sport and Exercise Massage
- Rules, Regulations and Officiating in Sport
- Work-based Experience in Sport

Where does the BTEC National Certificate in Sport (Performance & Excellence) take me?
The course is equivalent to two A-levels and is a recognised entry qualification for Higher Education. It has particular
value for Physical Education and Sports Studies courses. It will not allow progression to Sports Science courses.
The course is also recognised by employers and opportunities in the Health and Fitness industry, Coaching and Sports Development would be available.