WHY SHOULD I STUDY SPORT? This Sport Extended Certificate (BTEC) is a two-year modular, single A Level equivalent course that provides an introduction to the sports sector through applied learning that supports progression to higher education. It forms part of a program of study that includes other vocational/ general qualifications or A Levels. BTEC Nationals provide progression to the workplace either directly or via study at a higher level. Over 100,000 BTEC students apply to UK universities every year and their BTEC Nationals are accepted by most UK universities and higher education institutes for relevant degree programs in combination with other Level 3 Qualifications (Applied or A Level). Year 1 (Certificate) Unit 1. Anatomy and Physiology (Externally examined assessment) Learners explore how the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems function and the fundamentals of the energy systems. Unit 7. Practical Sports Performance (Internally based assessment) Learners study the skills, techniques, tactics, and rules of selected sports through active participation in individual/ team sports. In this unit, you will: A: Examine National Governing Body rules/laws and regulations for selected sports competitions. B: Examine the skills, techniques, and tactics to perform in selected sports. C: Develop skills, techniques, and tactics for sporting activity (one individual and one team sport) to meet sports aims. D: Reflect on your own practical performance in one team and one individual sport using selected assessment methods.
At least 5 GCSE subjects at grade 4 - 9. Grade 4 GCSE English Language or English Literature AND Grade 4 GCSE Mathematics AND Grade 4 Both 1st and 2nd grade GCSE Combined Science OR if triple science is taken Grade 4 Two of either GCSE Biology, Chemistry or Physics AND Grade 4 GCSE PE (if taken) or Merit in BTEC/Level 2 Sport & PE (if taken).
At the end of Year 1 students will be expected to have achieved a pass in Certificate Level Sport before progressing to Year 2. Learners must achieve a pass grade or above in all external assessments. Learners are permitted to re-sit any external assessment (a maximum of twice) during their program; the better result will be used for qualification grading.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | North Hill, Colchester, CO1 1SN |
WHY SHOULD I STUDY SPORT? This Sport Extended Certificate (BTEC) is a two-year modular, single A Level equivalent course that provides an introduction to the sports sector through applied learning that supports progression to higher education. It forms part of a program of study that includes other vocational/ general qualifications or A Levels. BTEC Nationals provide progression to the workplace either directly or via study at a higher level. Over 100,000 BTEC students apply to UK universities every year and their BTEC Nationals are accepted by most UK universities and higher education institutes for relevant degree programs in combination with other Level 3 Qualifications (Applied or A Level). Year 1 (Certificate) Unit 1. Anatomy and Physiology (Externally examined assessment) Learners explore how the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems function and the fundamentals of the energy systems. Unit 7. Practical Sports Performance (Internally based assessment) Learners study the skills, techniques, tactics, and rules of selected sports through active participation in individual/ team sports. In this unit, you will: A: Examine National Governing Body rules/laws and regulations for selected sports competitions. B: Examine the skills, techniques, and tactics to perform in selected sports. C: Develop skills, techniques, and tactics for sporting activity (one individual and one team sport) to meet sports aims. D: Reflect on your own practical performance in one team and one individual sport using selected assessment methods.
At least 5 GCSE subjects at grade 4 - 9. Grade 4 GCSE English Language or English Literature AND Grade 4 GCSE Mathematics AND Grade 4 Both 1st and 2nd grade GCSE Combined Science OR if triple science is taken Grade 4 Two of either GCSE Biology, Chemistry or Physics AND Grade 4 GCSE PE (if taken) or Merit in BTEC/Level 2 Sport & PE (if taken).
At the end of Year 1 students will be expected to have achieved a pass in Certificate Level Sport before progressing to Year 2. Learners must achieve a pass grade or above in all external assessments. Learners are permitted to re-sit any external assessment (a maximum of twice) during their program; the better result will be used for qualification grading.