Basketball Academy

This elite basketball course is a player development programme for learners aged between 16-19, which combines top-level basketball training and academic education. If you have a passion for basketball or have ambitions of going far in the game, this is the course for you.

Explore the structure and function of the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems and also learn the fundamentals of the energy systems linked to basketball performance.

Fitness Testing

Gain an understanding of fitness testing and the importance of health screening and health monitoring tests. Complete basketball related fitness tests tracking your progress throughout the year.

Training and Programming

Plan fitness training sessions and design fitness training programmes to improve basketball performance.Outdoor Adventure Activities

Participate in exciting activities in the outdoors, learning and applying practical skills and techniques, further developing your leadership skills and qualities that will help you on and off the court.

Safe and Effective Sport Coaching: Gain knowledge of the roles, responsibilities, skills and techniques of a basketball coach and how to apply them whilst coaching and/or leading basketball sessions.

Sport Leadership: Study what makes a good leader, the different capacities of this role, and the leadership skills and techniques necessary when leading activities in different roles.

Sports Injuries: Gain an overview of injury prevention, identification and basic treatment. The unit also explores differing rehabilitatory interventions for common basketball injuries.

Sports Nutrition: Gain a broad understanding of the importance of nutrition and hydration to a basketball performance.

Sport Psychology: Develop your understanding of how psychology can be applied to basketball performance and exercise environments.Tactical and Technical Sport Skills

Assess your own and others technical and tactical skills, and plan your own basketball development.

BTEC Sport courses are assessed mostly by coursework and practical assessments, however there will also be some exams.

Level 2 - 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above to include English Language

Level 3 - 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English Language

These courses can lead to university-level study in areas such as sports science, physiotherapy, coaching, or fitness instruction. You could also progress to a higher or degree apprenticeship in personal training, coaching, or sports development.

Future Opportunities

The sports industry is diverse, with careers both on and off the field. With the right training, you could become a:

• Sports Coach

• Fitness Instructor or Personal Trainer

• PE Teacher

• Sports Scientist

• Physiotherapist Assistant

• Performance Analyst

• Sports Development Officer

• Nutrition Advisor