COURSE OUTLINE
In Year 10 and 11 students will have the option to study towards a qualification in BTEC Sport.
The Tech award provides learners the opportunity to develop sector-specific applied knowledge and skills through realistic vocational contexts. Students will have the opportunity to develop applied knowledge and skills in the following areas:
Investigating provisions for sport including equipment and facilities to enhance sport planning and delivery of sport drills and sessions fitness for sport including fitness testing and methodology.
Students will study three mandatory components:
Component 1 – Preparing Participants to Take Part in Sport and Physical Activity
Component 2 – Taking Part and Improving Other Participants Sporting Performance
Component 3 – Developing Fitness to Improve Other Participants Performance in Sport and Physical Activity
ASSESSMENT
Components 1 and 2 are assessed through non-exam internal assessment. The non-exam internal assessment for these components has been designed to demonstrate application of the conceptual knowledge underpinning the sector through realistic tasks and activities. This style of assessment promotes deep learning through ensuring the connection between knowledge and practice. Non-exam internal assessment is delivered through Pearson-set Assignments. These assignments are set by Pearson, marked by the centre and moderated by Pearson.
There is one external assessment, Component 3, which provides the main synoptic assessment for the qualification. Component 3 builds directly on Components 1 and 2 and enables learning to be brought together and related to a real-life situation. The design of this external assessment ensures that there is sufficient stretch and challenge, enabling the assessment of knowledge and understanding at the end of the learning period.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
- 100% participation in ALL PE lessons;
- Attendance to at least one PE club / sport outside of school;
- Positive attitude towards PE / sport;
- Ability to communicate and work well as a team member/ leader;
- Motivation, enthusiasm and confidence.
POST 16 PROGRESSION and CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- A Level PE
- BTEC National Level 3 in Sport
- Apprenticeships in the sport and leisure industry
You’ll also gain many valuable skills from studying PE which will help you in other GCSE and A-level subjects as well as your future career, such as:
- Communication skills
- Social skills
- Analysis and Evaluation
- Physical fitness
- Meeting deadlines
- Time management
BTEC Sport is highly recommended for students who wish to pursue careers within the sports industry for example: leisure centre worker, gym instructor, sports coach, personal trainer, PE teacher.