Sport - BTEC
Duration of course: 2 years
Course type: PEARSON EDEXCEL
Overview:
BTEC Sport has been designed to provide an engaging and stimulating introduction to the world of sport. It has been developed to:
- Encourage personal development through practical participation and performance in a range of sports and exercise activities
- Give learners a wider understanding and appreciation of health-related fitness, sports and exercise through a selection of optional specialist units
- Encourage learners to develop their people, communication, planning and team-working skills by having the opportunity to select from optional units available in the qualification structure
- Provide education and training for sport, leisure and recreation employees
- Give learners the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.
Assessment Method and Component Percentages:
Component 1: 30% Conditioned Coursework assessment
Component 2: 30% Conditioned Coursework assessment
Component 3: 40% examination – 1 written paper – 1.5hr long.
What will I learn?
You will cover a range of topics within BTEC Sport, topics such as:
- Sports Provision
- Sports Equipment and Technology
- Different Components of Physical Fitness
- Roles and Responsibilities of Officials
- Leading Sports Activities
- Fitness for Sports Performance
How will I learn?
You will learn using a variety of methods including:
- Classroom based group activities
- Video analysis
- Practical performance (this will include having your performance video recorded)
- Leading and coaching others (this will include having your leading of others video recorded)
Departmental Expectations:
Actively involved in physical activity both inside and outside of the Academy.
- Strive to perform and be more physically active during their time at the Academy.
- Have a thirst to learn in theory lessons about all aspects of sports, health and physical performance
- Talented in a variety of sports settings.
- Have adequate literacy skills.
Career Potential:
Anything related to the Sporting world! Examples are: PE Teaching, Physiotherapy, Sports Science, Sports Nutritionist, Coaching & Leading, Sports & Leisure industry, Personal Training & many more.
Future Progression routes possible:
Level 3 BTEC in Sport or possibly A-Level PE
Entry requirements:
Top 200 in the rank order for PE, or PE is one of your best 4 subjects.
Contact person: Mr N Champelovier Maximum number of classes we can offer: 5 Maximum cohort: 150