BTEC National Award in Sports Performance and Excellence - Level 3
INTRODUCTION The BTEC in Sports Performance and Excellence encourages students to explore and experience the world of sport. Students are encouraged to investigate, analyse and evaluate concepts, and theories in a work-related environment where all assignments are based upon situations and demands that exist in the workplace. Feedback from universities suggests that they value the additional learning that takes place on the BTEC course in combination with other suitable A-Levels, they feel that candidates are better prepared for university courses where a range of assessment styles are used.
BTEC National Award Prerequisites We will guide you to choose the BTEC if you gained a grade ‘C’ or below in your GCSE Summer Exam. This course has a proven track record in aiding pupils who are not practically strong (District, County, Regional or National Level), or who underperform in exam conditions. If you prefer coursework to revision for a final exam, or find exams very stressful then this course suits you. When you choose Sport for your option, you will be allocated to the correct course.
COURSE CONTENT For the National Award pupils have to complete six units over the two years, this is the equivalent to a single A level, and carries equal UCAS points to an A-Level (see below).
Unit 1 – The Body in Action Unit 2 – Health and Safety in Sport Unit 3 – Training and Fitness Unit 6 – Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise Unit 16 – Psychology for Sports Performance Unit 26 – Technical and Tactical Skills in Sport
Learners receive points for each unit through the award of a pass, merit or distinction. These combine to allow a full range of grades from A-E. The course carries full UCAS weighting (Distinction = 120 points (A grade), Merit = 80 points (C grade), Pass = 40 points (E grade).
EXAMINATION BOARD Edexcel – BTEC National Award in Sports Performance and Excellence
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT Assessment is through internally assessed coursework, with moderation every year. There is no direct practical assessment for this course.
TEACHING METHODS The course is delivered through formally taught lessons containing theoretical and practical elements, together with the use of IT to complete coursework. Students are encouraged to develop their independent learning and are given opportunities to gain further qualifications during the course, e.g. tag rugby coaching awards, CSLA sports leaders award, football level one award.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The BTEC National Award coupled with other subjects also provides a suitable base for further study in related subjects in Higher Education as well as preparation for careers
BTEC First Diploma (one foundation year) - Level 2
INTRODUCTION The BTEC First Diploma encourages students to explore and experience the world of sport. Students are encouraged to investigate, analyse and evaluate concepts, and theories in a work-related environment where all assignments are based upon situations and demands that exist in the workplace. This award combines theoretical and practical elements from a range of areas in Sport, Exercise and Leisure. This is an ideal course of study for those pupils who did not meet the entry requirements for Wrenn School Sixth Form.
BTEC FIRST DIPLOMA PREREQUISITES An interest in Sport and Leisure is a must. You do not have to be practically strong to access the course, merely to have fostered a love for sport and related fields. This course is aimed at those pupils looking to meet the entry requirements for Level 3 study.
COURSE CONTENT
Unit 1 – The Body in Sport Unit 2 – Health and Safety in Sport Unit 5 – Practical Sport Unit 9 - Psychology for Sports Performance Unit 10 - Nutrition for Sports Performance Unit 11 - Fitness for Sports Performance
EXAMINATION BOARD Edexcel – BTEC First Diploma in Sport (Level 2)
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT Assessment is through internally assessed coursework, with moderation every year. There is no direct practical assessment for this course.
TEACHING METHODS The course is delivered through formally taught lessons containing theoretical and practical elements, together with the use of IT to complete coursework. Students are encouraged to develop their independent learning and are given opportunities to gain further qualifications during the course, e.g. tag rugby coaching awards, CSLA sports leaders award, football level one award.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The BTEC First Diploma provides four GCSE’s at A*-C level. This combined with another GCSE at C or above would enable access to Level 3 courses of study at Wrenn School Sixth Form or at a Further Education College.
