Sixth Form
Sport
BTEC Sport bridges the gap between academic theory and vocational practice, empowering students to immerse themselves in diverse real-world environments across the dynamic global sports industry.
At Ryde you can study a BTEC in Sport
Why study Sport at Ryde School?
A BTEC in Sport is a highly versatile qualification that opens up a wealth of academic and professional pathways within the rapidly expanding global sports sector. By effectively bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and vocational practice, this course prepares students for university degrees and careers in sports science, physical education, elite performance analysis, and sports psychology. It also provides a strong foundation for the commercial side of the industry, leading to opportunities in sports marketing, event management, and leisure operations, as well as roles in personal training, strength and conditioning, and community health.
Crucially, BTEC Sport serves as a powerful stepping stone to clinical health careers when paired with the right scientific foundation. For example, achieving a Distinction in BTEC Sport alongside a Grade 6 in IB Higher Level (HL) Biology, complemented by relevant hands-on work experience, provides a direct and highly competitive route for students wishing to apply for university degrees in Physiotherapy and sports rehabilitation.
Courses Available
Entry Requirements
Taken as part of the IBCP and must be taken with either 2 Higher Level IB
subjects or 3 Standard Level IB subjects
Award
BTEC (IBCP ONLY)
BTEC National, Level 3 Extended Certificate in Sport
Course Content/Structure
Four units over two years, three mandatory units and one unit chosen by the department.
The three mandatory units:
Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology (Exam 1 hour 30 minutes, 80 marks)
Having an understanding of body systems is imperative in the sports industry so that professionals can help support people who are taking part in sport and exercise. The human body is made up of many different systems that interrelate to allow us to take part in a huge variety of sport and exercise activities.
Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being (Exam – four hours note taking and two
hour 30 minute exam , 60 marks)
In this unit, you will explore the process required for screening clients and assessing their lifestyle and nutritional intake.
How to interpret this information will then be examined. From this information you will explore how to make judgements
on a specific individual’s current lifestyle and then suggest modifications to help improve the individual’s fitness, health
and overall well-being.
Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry (Coursework)
In this unit, you will research the different possible careers and the associated job roles in the sports industry, then action-plan your Professional Development towards achieving a selected career aim. You will analyse your own skills and identify how to develop them into a career through the use of a career plan.
Current optional unit is:
Application of Fitness Testing Coursework
In this hands-on unit, you will step into the shoes of a sports scientist. You will move beyond just “playing sport” to mastering the science behind athletic performance. You will learn how to select, safely administer, and accurately analyze a wide range of fitness tests, turning raw data into meaningful training recommendations.
Assessment
Two of the four units are internally assessed by the department and will be graded as or Distinction, Merit or Pass.
Two units are externally assessed.
The Unit 1 exam will be sat in May of the Lower Sixth and Unit 2 in January of the Upper Sixth
The internal credits are worth 60 credits each, whilst the externally assessed units are worth 120 credits each
IB students choose between studying Biology at Higher Level or Standard Level and develop a wide range of skills including experimental, data analysis, critical evaluation of information, communication and collaborative working.
Entry Requirements
GCSE Biology or Dual or Trilogy Award Science Grade 6 Maths in Context as their enrichment choice or A Level Maths
Award
IBDP & IBCP Biology (Sciences – Group 4)
Course Content/Structure
A. Unity and Diversity
B. Form and Function
C. Interaction and Independence
D. Continuity and Change
All Students participate in a 10 hour collaborative science project
PLUS! Fieldwork, Olympiad option, Animal Sanctuary visit
Assessment
1. Multiple-choice/ practical skills and themes
2. Data analysis, short and long answers
Plus an internally assessed individual investigation worth 20% of the final mark.