A BTEC provides a unique combination of technical skills that help prepare you for higher education together with a breadth of knowledge about the sector that empowers you to succeed in the real world. This course is designed for individuals with a genuine interest in sport and good sporting general knowledge, as much of the course will involve linking theory that is learned through sporting examples. Successful pupils will be highly motivated and able to consistently meet coursework deadlines. You will not be directly assessed on your sporting ability. However, there are practical elements of the course that require you to be motivated, enthusiastic and able to regularly participate in practical lessons. You should be willing to take part in practical activities and be able to work with others.
The vast majority of Upper Fifth (Year 11) pupils at Exeter School continue into the sixth form but there has also been a long tradition of a significant number of new entrants from other schools. To qualify for entry into the Lower Sixth, applicants and current Upper Fifth pupils need to achieve a minimum of three grade 7 and three grade 6 GCSEs as well as passing GCSE English and mathematics and have a positive reference/school record (that includes conduct, attendance and punctuality). Minimum grade 6 in GCSE biology or GCSE double award science.
The unit on anatomy and physiology is assessed by a 1 hour 30 minutes externally marked exam. The unit on fitness training and programming for health, sport and well-being is assessed through an externally marked paper completed under supervised conditions. Both these units are completed at the end of year one of the course. Re-sits are available in year two of the course. The units on professional development in the sports industry together with sports psychology consist of internally assessed assignments marked by teachers and externally verified.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £16,710 |
| Address | Victoria Park Road, Exeter, EX2 4NS |
A BTEC provides a unique combination of technical skills that help prepare you for higher education together with a breadth of knowledge about the sector that empowers you to succeed in the real world. This course is designed for individuals with a genuine interest in sport and good sporting general knowledge, as much of the course will involve linking theory that is learned through sporting examples. Successful pupils will be highly motivated and able to consistently meet coursework deadlines. You will not be directly assessed on your sporting ability. However, there are practical elements of the course that require you to be motivated, enthusiastic and able to regularly participate in practical lessons. You should be willing to take part in practical activities and be able to work with others.
The vast majority of Upper Fifth (Year 11) pupils at Exeter School continue into the sixth form but there has also been a long tradition of a significant number of new entrants from other schools. To qualify for entry into the Lower Sixth, applicants and current Upper Fifth pupils need to achieve a minimum of three grade 7 and three grade 6 GCSEs as well as passing GCSE English and mathematics and have a positive reference/school record (that includes conduct, attendance and punctuality). Minimum grade 6 in GCSE biology or GCSE double award science.
The unit on anatomy and physiology is assessed by a 1 hour 30 minutes externally marked exam. The unit on fitness training and programming for health, sport and well-being is assessed through an externally marked paper completed under supervised conditions. Both these units are completed at the end of year one of the course. Re-sits are available in year two of the course. The units on professional development in the sports industry together with sports psychology consist of internally assessed assignments marked by teachers and externally verified.