A structured phonics programme puts a strong emphasis on reading and writing skills, ensuring that most pupils exceed the expectations.
ExploreBeyond the curriculum we encourage our pupils to take on responsibility and they thrive on Leadership opportunities.
ExploreAt St Lawrence College we offer a supportive, caring and challenging environment, founded on traditional Christian values, where children are given every opportunity to fulfil their potential.
Welcome to Senior SchoolSt Lawrence College aims for educational excellence, and nearly all of the Upper Sixth will continue to Higher Education at University.
Welcome to Sixth Form
This course combines academic rigour with hands-on experience. Students learn to apply key principles in anatomy, fitness training, leadership, and performance analysis through a mix of classroom-based study and practical assessment. The programme is ideal for those who prefer a continual assessment model rather than traditional final exams.
Understand how the human body works to support physical activity. You’ll explore key systems like the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems, as well as the energy systems that fuel movement. This unit explains how these systems interact during exercise and performance, forming a foundation for roles in coaching, therapy, and sports science. You’ll build the biological knowledge to help others train, recover, and perform effectively.
Learn how to assess a client’s health and create a personalised training programme. You’ll carry out screening procedures, review nutritional habits, and develop fitness plans that improve well-being and physical performance. Drawing on real-world case studies, you’ll use your analysis to design effective, tailored programmes – a vital skill in personal training, coaching or sport rehab.
Explore the many career paths in sport and develop the skills needed to succeed in them. You’ll assess your strengths, build a personal career plan, and practise CV writing and interview techniques. This unit prepares you for life beyond school – whether in university, sport apprenticeships, or straight into employment – by giving you a toolkit of professional skills.
Study what makes a great leader in sport. You’ll explore leadership styles, plan and run sports sessions, and reflect on how to lead effectively. From coaching to refereeing, this unit develops your confidence in leading others and prepares you for roles where communication, motivation, and team coordination are key.
Learn how to select and carry out a variety of fitness tests for both athletes and general clients. You’ll develop skills in planning, conducting, and evaluating tests – including cardiovascular endurance, strength, and flexibility – and understand how to use the results to shape training plans. Ideal for those interested in personal training or elite sport support roles.
Discover the mental side of sport. This unit introduces key psychological factors such as motivation, confidence, stress, and group dynamics. You’ll learn how mental skills impact performance and how to apply psychological strategies to enhance it – great preparation for careers in coaching, sport psychology, or teaching.
Put your physical skills to the test through active participation. You’ll study the rules, tactics, and techniques of team and individual sports while reflecting on and improving your own performance. This hands-on unit supports careers in coaching, PE teaching, or fitness instruction by enhancing your ability to analyse and apply practical sporting skills.
The course is assessed through a combination of written exams, externally set assignments, and coursework. This structure allows students to demonstrate what they know and can do over time, building confidence and competence in real-world scenarios.
BTEC Sport provides a direct route into university courses such as:
It also supports progression into professional roles or apprenticeships in fitness, personal training, and physical education support roles.
Whether you aspire to work in sport, health, or education, BTEC Sport is a motivating and future-focused choice. Students who are practical, team-oriented and excited by sport will find this qualification both enjoyable and empowering.
