Equivalent in size to two A Levels, 9 units of which 6 are mandatory and 3 are externally assessed. This is intended as an Applied General qualification, equivalent in size to two A Levels. It has been designed as part of a two-year program, normally in conjunction with one or more qualifications at Level 3. This qualification is aimed at learners looking to progress to higher education in this sector. Mandatory units include: Anatomy and Physiology, Fitness Training, Sports Industry, Sports Leadership, Investigating Business in Sport, and, Skill Acquisition in Sport. Optional units include a range of themes including, but not limited to, the following: Sports Psychology, Practical Performance, Coaching, and, Fitness Testing. The qualification carries UCAS points and is recognized by higher education providers as meeting, or contributing to, admission requirements for many relevant courses. Learners can progress to higher education on full degree single or combined courses, for example: • BA (Hons) in Sports Development and Management • BSc(Hons) in Sports Management • BSc(Hons) Sports Business Management • BSc(Hons) Sport and Leisure Management • BSc(Hons) Sports Science (Outdoor Activities) • BSc (Hons) in Exercise, Health and Fitness • BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Psychology
Students should have a good level of English, preferably grade 5 or better. Students should also have studied Sport at Level 2 and have gained at least a grade C at GCSE or Merit at BTEC
Assessment is specifically designed to fit the purpose and objective of the qualification. It includes a range of assessment types and styles suited to vocational qualifications in the sector. There are three main forms of assessment that you need to be aware of: external, internal and synoptic. Externally-assessed units are: Anatomy and Physiology, Fitness Training and Programming, and, Investigating Business in Sport. Each external assessment for a BTEC National is linked to a specific unit. All of the units developed for external assessment are of 90 or 120 GLH to allow learners to demonstrate breadth and depth of achievement. Each assessment is taken under specified conditions, then marked by Pearson and a grade awarded. Learners must achieve all external units at pass grade or above. Learners are permitted to re-sit any external assessment only once during their program. The styles of external assessment used for qualifications in the Sport suite are: • Examinations – all learners take the same assessment at the same time, normally with a written outcome • Set tasks – learners take the assessment during a defined window and demonstrate understanding through completion of a vocational task. Some external assessments include a period of preparation using set information. External assessments are available twice a year. Internally-assessed units: Most units in the qualification are internally assessed and subject to external standards verification. Learners are assessed using a variety of styles to help them develop a broad range of transferable skills. Learners are given opportunities to: • Write up the findings of their own research • Use case studies to explore complex or unfamiliar situations • Carry out projects for which they have choice over the direction and outcomes • Demonstrate practical and technical skills
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Portland Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B16 9GD |
Equivalent in size to two A Levels, 9 units of which 6 are mandatory and 3 are externally assessed. This is intended as an Applied General qualification, equivalent in size to two A Levels. It has been designed as part of a two-year program, normally in conjunction with one or more qualifications at Level 3. This qualification is aimed at learners looking to progress to higher education in this sector. Mandatory units include: Anatomy and Physiology, Fitness Training, Sports Industry, Sports Leadership, Investigating Business in Sport, and, Skill Acquisition in Sport. Optional units include a range of themes including, but not limited to, the following: Sports Psychology, Practical Performance, Coaching, and, Fitness Testing. The qualification carries UCAS points and is recognized by higher education providers as meeting, or contributing to, admission requirements for many relevant courses. Learners can progress to higher education on full degree single or combined courses, for example: • BA (Hons) in Sports Development and Management • BSc(Hons) in Sports Management • BSc(Hons) Sports Business Management • BSc(Hons) Sport and Leisure Management • BSc(Hons) Sports Science (Outdoor Activities) • BSc (Hons) in Exercise, Health and Fitness • BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Psychology
Students should have a good level of English, preferably grade 5 or better. Students should also have studied Sport at Level 2 and have gained at least a grade C at GCSE or Merit at BTEC
Assessment is specifically designed to fit the purpose and objective of the qualification. It includes a range of assessment types and styles suited to vocational qualifications in the sector. There are three main forms of assessment that you need to be aware of: external, internal and synoptic. Externally-assessed units are: Anatomy and Physiology, Fitness Training and Programming, and, Investigating Business in Sport. Each external assessment for a BTEC National is linked to a specific unit. All of the units developed for external assessment are of 90 or 120 GLH to allow learners to demonstrate breadth and depth of achievement. Each assessment is taken under specified conditions, then marked by Pearson and a grade awarded. Learners must achieve all external units at pass grade or above. Learners are permitted to re-sit any external assessment only once during their program. The styles of external assessment used for qualifications in the Sport suite are: • Examinations – all learners take the same assessment at the same time, normally with a written outcome • Set tasks – learners take the assessment during a defined window and demonstrate understanding through completion of a vocational task. Some external assessments include a period of preparation using set information. External assessments are available twice a year. Internally-assessed units: Most units in the qualification are internally assessed and subject to external standards verification. Learners are assessed using a variety of styles to help them develop a broad range of transferable skills. Learners are given opportunities to: • Write up the findings of their own research • Use case studies to explore complex or unfamiliar situations • Carry out projects for which they have choice over the direction and outcomes • Demonstrate practical and technical skills