A-Level Programme - BTEC in Sports Science

This part of your A-Level programme will be held at both sports campus and the King's Lynn campus.

What will I study?

The course will incorporate both theory and practical knowledge to a high challenging academic level, allowing for progression to university if you desire.

Alongside the main qualification you will develop other employment and personal development skills ready for the world of work. You also have opportunities to join sports academies, sports teams, sports clubs, contribute to sports events and be rewarded for volunteering through our step in to sport programme.

You will work towards achieving the following units:

• Functional Anatomy
• Applied Sport & Exercise Psychology
• Coaching for Performance & Fitness
• Biomechanics in Sport & Exercise Science

This part of the course is equivalent to one A-Level.

You will need:

• 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and maths and, for this specific subject;

• GCSE grade 5 or above in combined science

How long is this course?

2 years

When does this course start?

01/09/2025

How many hours / days per week is this course?

Full-time courses at CWA are generally 3 - 4 days per week (though you may be in for an extra day if you are resitting English and / or Maths). The college day is typically longer than a day at school and students will need to plan their individual study in their free time (including individual study hours which are recorded at college in the Learning Resource Centre or other study areas). Work experience will be a key component of your course and most students will complete a minimum of 60 hours per academic year (on top of their college hours), depending on the course they are studying. CWA has a dedicated team of work placement co-ordinators to support you with this.

* Some of our courses may have additional costs to cover trips, unform and equipment. These costs will be confirmed to you at enrolment.

Fee information

Though this course is free for those aged 16-18, there may be additional costs related to the programme, such as additional equipment and uniform, educational trips and work placement costs. Full details will be sent to applicants before enrolment.

Find all the information you need about course fees and financial help below.

Information on Fees and Financial Help

What qualification will I achieve?

You will complete an Extended Certificate in Sport & Exercise Science as well as 2 A Levels (suggested that these would be Biology & Sociology) across the 2 years of study.

How is my course assessed?

You will complete 2 modules per year (4 in total) and these will be 2 externally assessed modules & 2 internally assessed modules.