This course is designed for those who wish to build on the learning and achievement of Key Stage 4 or Level 2 Sport. To take this subject, it would be beneficial if students had the following: • BTEC First in Sport at Merit or above, or GCSE PE at grade 6 or above • English Language Grade 5 • Science grade in Biology 5 or Double Science An interest in and regular participation in a sport is also recommended. Worcester University visit, plus students will receive a NOA-designed sports kit for their practical days. There is also the opportunity to join an extra session of physical education once a week to support physical and mental health well-being among students. This BTEC will lead to a nationally recognized vocational qualification developing a range of skills and techniques, personal skills, and attitudes essential for a career in the sport of further study of sport, leisure, or recreation at University. It is an introduction for those who wish to build a career in sports through exercise and fitness, coaching, sports development, and the outdoor area. This is an area of employment that is continually increasing and will continue to develop as part of the legacy of the 2012 London Summer Olympics and Paralympics. Students who have followed this pathway have gone on to university to study sports management, sports journalism, sports coaching, PE teaching, sports science, and physiotherapy. Other students have gone on to follow personal training and gym instructing routes or began placements in coaching companies within the Banbury and Oxford area.
You will need 5 GCSE’s Grade 5 or above. L2M (if studied at Level 2) plus a 6 in Biology or 6-6 in double science and 5 in English.
Units 1 & 2 are exam-based, assessed externally, and worth 67% of the final grade. Unit 3 & 4 coursework units are assessed internally worth 33% of the final grade.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Drayton Road, Banbury, OX16 0UD |
This course is designed for those who wish to build on the learning and achievement of Key Stage 4 or Level 2 Sport. To take this subject, it would be beneficial if students had the following: • BTEC First in Sport at Merit or above, or GCSE PE at grade 6 or above • English Language Grade 5 • Science grade in Biology 5 or Double Science An interest in and regular participation in a sport is also recommended. Worcester University visit, plus students will receive a NOA-designed sports kit for their practical days. There is also the opportunity to join an extra session of physical education once a week to support physical and mental health well-being among students. This BTEC will lead to a nationally recognized vocational qualification developing a range of skills and techniques, personal skills, and attitudes essential for a career in the sport of further study of sport, leisure, or recreation at University. It is an introduction for those who wish to build a career in sports through exercise and fitness, coaching, sports development, and the outdoor area. This is an area of employment that is continually increasing and will continue to develop as part of the legacy of the 2012 London Summer Olympics and Paralympics. Students who have followed this pathway have gone on to university to study sports management, sports journalism, sports coaching, PE teaching, sports science, and physiotherapy. Other students have gone on to follow personal training and gym instructing routes or began placements in coaching companies within the Banbury and Oxford area.
You will need 5 GCSE’s Grade 5 or above. L2M (if studied at Level 2) plus a 6 in Biology or 6-6 in double science and 5 in English.
Units 1 & 2 are exam-based, assessed externally, and worth 67% of the final grade. Unit 3 & 4 coursework units are assessed internally worth 33% of the final grade.