This qualification provides students the opportunity to develop their independent learning skills through exploring a wide range of sports-related topics, concepts, and scientific theories. Students will develop their written report writing, verbal presentation skills, and analysis of scientific data as they create a portfolio of work. Four units are externally assessed two as 1.5 Hour exams and the two as seen case studies. The course is tailored for students who want to progress to higher education and ultimately employment in the Sport sector.
GCSE Grade 5 in Physical Education would be an advantage plus a Grade 5 in Biology / Science and English / RS would also be beneficial. Transition from BTEC Level 2 with Merit+ / Distinction.
The program is split into 14 units of work. 10 of which are continually assessed and signed off over the two years and 4 of which are now externally assessed as formal exams or controlled assessments marked by Pearson. The course is structured to assess both the compulsory and school-selected units as follows: YEAR 12 Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology- Written Exam set and marked by Pearson. 1.5 hours long and 90 marks. Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming- A task set and marked by Pearson and completed under supervised conditions. In part A, learners will be provided with a case study two weeks before a supervised assessment period in order to carry out research. In part B, the supervised assessment period is two hours in a period timetabled by Pearson. Written submission. 60 marks. Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports- Industry Internally Assessed portfolio of work Unit 4: Sports Leadership- Internally Assessed portfolio of work Unit 5: Application of Fitness Testing - Internally Assessed portfolio of work Unit 7: Practical Sports Performance - Internally Assessed portfolio of work Unit 8: Coaching for Performance - Internally Assessed portfolio of work Unit 22: Investigating Business in Sport and the Active Leisure Industry Case Study external exam 3 hours with 3 hours of pre-preparation for 64 marks YEAR 13 Unit 6 Sports Psychology - Internally Assessed portfolio of work Unit 9 Research Methods in Sport - Case Study Unit 17 Sports Injury Management- Internally Assessed portfolio of work Unit 19 Development and Provision of Sport and Physical Activity- Case Study external exam 2 hours and 30 mins with 4 hours of pre-preparation for 60 marks Unit 25: Rules, Regulations, and Officiating in Sport - Internally Assessed portfolio of work 6 Sports Psychology Internally Assessed portfolio of work
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Buckswood Drive, Gossops Green, Crawley, RH11 8JE |
This qualification provides students the opportunity to develop their independent learning skills through exploring a wide range of sports-related topics, concepts, and scientific theories. Students will develop their written report writing, verbal presentation skills, and analysis of scientific data as they create a portfolio of work. Four units are externally assessed two as 1.5 Hour exams and the two as seen case studies. The course is tailored for students who want to progress to higher education and ultimately employment in the Sport sector.
GCSE Grade 5 in Physical Education would be an advantage plus a Grade 5 in Biology / Science and English / RS would also be beneficial. Transition from BTEC Level 2 with Merit+ / Distinction.
The program is split into 14 units of work. 10 of which are continually assessed and signed off over the two years and 4 of which are now externally assessed as formal exams or controlled assessments marked by Pearson. The course is structured to assess both the compulsory and school-selected units as follows: YEAR 12 Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology- Written Exam set and marked by Pearson. 1.5 hours long and 90 marks. Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming- A task set and marked by Pearson and completed under supervised conditions. In part A, learners will be provided with a case study two weeks before a supervised assessment period in order to carry out research. In part B, the supervised assessment period is two hours in a period timetabled by Pearson. Written submission. 60 marks. Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports- Industry Internally Assessed portfolio of work Unit 4: Sports Leadership- Internally Assessed portfolio of work Unit 5: Application of Fitness Testing - Internally Assessed portfolio of work Unit 7: Practical Sports Performance - Internally Assessed portfolio of work Unit 8: Coaching for Performance - Internally Assessed portfolio of work Unit 22: Investigating Business in Sport and the Active Leisure Industry Case Study external exam 3 hours with 3 hours of pre-preparation for 64 marks YEAR 13 Unit 6 Sports Psychology - Internally Assessed portfolio of work Unit 9 Research Methods in Sport - Case Study Unit 17 Sports Injury Management- Internally Assessed portfolio of work Unit 19 Development and Provision of Sport and Physical Activity- Case Study external exam 2 hours and 30 mins with 4 hours of pre-preparation for 60 marks Unit 25: Rules, Regulations, and Officiating in Sport - Internally Assessed portfolio of work 6 Sports Psychology Internally Assessed portfolio of work