BTEC works for
Sport

If you enjoy being active, keeping fit, learning about wellness or coaching others, a career in the sports industry could be for you.

Have you tried our 3-minute quiz? Take the quiz to uncover your strengths and get information based on your interests and aspirations. You can also take a look at our printable leaflet for background on the course, units at a glance, career pathways and much more!

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The top 5 skills employers look for that you’ll learn on a Sport course:

Communication

Decision Making

Teamwork

Organisation

Leadership

What kind of career can I go into?

The sport sector is a major employer in the UK with 445,365 employed or self-employed (CIMSPA Workforce Report 2019), and it is still growing. Careers in the sector are widely varied, here are a few ideas to get you started:

Personal Trainer

Nutritionist

Psychologist

Sports Analyst

Sports Coach

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