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SECTOR SPOTLIGHT - SPORT
Pathways and qualifications
There are many different routes
into roles in the sports sector, with
students initially choosing to study
a Level 2 BTEC or GCSE qualification
at school and then progressing
onto a Level 3 BTEC or A level. After
this, students will progress onto
university, an apprenticeship or
directly into their career.
BTECs, which are vocational
qualifications, provide students
with an opportunity to develop
their skills and understanding of
the subject but also gives them
the opportunity to participate in
If you want to find out more...
Head online to go.pearson.com/BTECSport to find out
more about working in sport.
project-based assessments. BTEC
qualifications concentrate on the
holistic development of the practical,
interpersonal and thinking skills
required to be able to succeed in
employment and higher education.
Apprenticeships are also an
increasingly popular route for
students wanting to gain handson,
practical experience alongside
their studies, giving them the
opportunity to ‘work while you
learn’. These normally start at Level
3 and offer progression through to
degree level.
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