Sport BTEC

Applicants will only be considered once all the application information has been completed including predicted and/or actual grades and references.

Applicants with non-UK qualifications, for example, overseas qualifications, will be required to have the equivalence of their qualifications verified by UK ENIC (the wider European title for national recognition agencies www.enic.org.uk) who will charge the you a fee for providing this ‘Statement of Comparability’. If you are unable to gain a Statement of Comparability, we reserve the right to withdraw your application due to the lack of comparable grade evidence. We are required to ensure that students are eligible for ESFA funding, which is guaranteed if they are living with a parent who: Has British citizenship and/or; Has a right of abode/leave to enter the UK and/or; Has a relevant work permit/visa and/or; Is a foreign diplomat.

Please provide any outstanding documentary evidence in relation to the above. Applications from students who are not eligible for ESFA funding will have their application withdrawn by the school. The school does not hold a licence to support applicants with Home Office Tier 4 Student Visa status.

Why Study Sport?

Sport currently sits in the top 15 industrial sectors in England, contributing £20.3 billion to the economy in 2014, 1.9% of the total. The number of sport related jobs in the UK is estimated at over 400,000.

The sector also has a large number of volunteers, with the estimated economic value of sport-related volunteering at c£2.7 billion. Additionally participation in sport brings health benefits to the nation, which is currently estimated at c£11.2 billion. The BTEC is recognised by schools, colleges, universities and employers; a practical, real-world approach to learning; offers progress to further education, training and employment.

What Does The Course Involve?

The BTEC in Sport teaches the knowledge and skills you need to work in the industry.

• Learn about about the components of fitness and the principles of training and explore different training methods;

• Develop team working skills by organizing and leading sports activities and events and carrying out a variety of roles in a team;

• Present your work in a variety of ways, online research & using applications for presenting projects;

• Develop business and customer awareness;

• Investigate opportunities for employment in the industry, as well as exploring trends which effect participation in sport.

How Will I Be Assessed?

Exam Board: Edexcel.

Assessment happens throughout the course, in the form of assignments. There are three core assignments and then there is flexibility to select what other three assignments you follow.

Mandatory Core Units

Anatomy and Physiology (externally assessed):

Learners explore how the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems function and the fundamentals of the energy systems

80 marks, 90 minutes

Fitness Training and Programming for Health and Well-being (externally assessed): Learners explore client screening and lifestyle assessment, fitness training methods and fitness programming to support improvements in a client’s health and well-being. 80 marks, 90 minutes

Case study provided; completed under supervision;

Written submission. 60 marks, 2.5 hours

Synoptic assessment

Professional development in the sports industry (internally assessed): Learners explore the knowledge and skills require for different career pathways in the sports industry. Learners will take part I, and reflect on, a personal skills audit, career action plan and practical interview assessment activities.

Optional units (internally assessed): 1 unit to be completed.

Sports Leadership: Learners 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.

Application of Fitness Testing: Learners gain an understand of the requirements of fitness testing and learn how to safely conduct a range of fitness tests for different components of fitness.

Sports Psychology: This unit covers the psychological dimensions of sport and introduces psychological techniques that can be used to enhance performance.

Practical Sports Performance: Learners study the skills, techniques, tactics and rules of selected sports through active participation in individual/team sports.

What Are The Entry Requirements?

Minimum Sixth Form Entry Requirements are Five 5s. For this course:GCSE grade 4 in English Language or Literature

Leading To A Career In?

Gym instructor, personal trainer, coach, sports massage therapist, sports management, teaching, physiotherapy, sports psychology, sports journalism.