BTEC Sport
An International Qualification for Future Athletes & Sports Leaders. A one-year Diploma equivalent to four International GCSEs.
Ages 14-16
Years 10–11
6 Mandatory Units
Mandatory Modules
480 GLH
One-Year Programme
Elite
Athlete Add-On
Future Sports Leaders
The Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Diploma in Sport blends academic learning with professional sports training. Learners build the knowledge, practical skills, and leadership qualities demanded by today’s global sports industry.
Sports Science
Master anatomy, physiology, fitness testing, and training principles underpinning athletic performance.
Leadership
Build coaching skills, team management, and confidence to lead peers in sports environments.
Health & Wellbeing
Understand nutrition, injury prevention, sports psychology, and holistic athlete development.
Career Pathways
Prepare for Level 3 sports qualifications, coaching, and sport management roles worldwide.
Specification
Learners complete mandatory core units (including Pearson Set Assignments) and select optional units to reach the full 480 GLH Diploma. Optional unit availability may vary by year and pathway.
| Unit | Title | GLH | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Principles of Fitness and Fitness Testing PSA | 30 | Mandatory |
| 2 | Training for Personal Fitness PSA | 30 | Mandatory |
| 3 | Business Skills in Sport PSA | 60 | Mandatory |
| 4 | Sports Development | 60 | Mandatory |
| 5 | Practical Sport | 60 | Mandatory |
| 6 | Leadership in Sport | 60 | Mandatory |
| 7 | Anatomy and Physiology for Sport | 30 | Optional |
| 8 | Sports-related Injuries and Illnesses | 30 | Optional |
| 9 | Planning and Leading Sports Events | 60 | Optional |
| 10 | Technical Skills and Tactical Awareness for Sport | 60 | Optional |
| 11 | Psychology for Sports Performance | 30 | Optional |
| 12 | Nutrition for Sports Performance | 60 | Optional |
| 13 | Work Experience in the Sports Industry | 60 | Optional |
| 14 | Exercise and Fitness Instructions | 60 | Optional |
| 15 | Outdoor and Adventurous Activities | 60 | Optional |
| 16 | Expedition Experience | 60 | Optional |
Train, Measure & Improve
Build confidence through practical coaching, sports science evidence, and consistent feedback.
How You’re Assessed
- Coursework-based evidence: training plans, logs, analysis, and coaching outcomes.
- PSA units follow Pearson briefs with external standards verification.
- Assessment supports progression: scientific thinking + leadership skills.
Support That Works
- Regular feedback cycles so you know what to improve next.
- Progression planning into Level 3 coaching and university routes.
- Optional Elite Athlete Programme for students balancing sport + study.
Elite Athlete Programme
Combine the Level 2 diploma with Prime School’s optional Elite Programme for professional coaching and competition access.
Performance Support
- Specialist staff provide individualised plans aligned with elite sport standards.
- Strength & conditioning, testing, and recovery services embedded into timetables.
- Transport, club fees, and competition logistics – all coordinated with academic support.
- Nutrition, psychology, medical referrals, and 24/7 pastoral mentoring.
Elite Sports
- Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Swimming
- Athletics, Golf, Equestrian, Table Tennis
- Chess, Sailing
- Professional coaching and competition access
BTEC PATHWAY
Your sporting journey begins here—develop coaching and development skills through Level 3, then progress to sport and exercise science at university level for elite performance careers.
Sport (Level 2) --> Sports Coaching & Development (Level 3) --> Sport & Exercise Science (Level 4) --> Sport & Exercise Science (Level 5)
Ready to Build Your Sport Future?
Talk to admissions to plan your pathway and combine sport with strong academic progression.