This is a Level 3 qualification and is equivalent in size to one A Level. It is designed to provide pupils with specialist sports science related knowledge, as well as skills that are required for an apprenticeship, employment or higher-level study in the sports field. The course is a vocational qualification, which is well-suited to pupils who prefer to be assessed over shorter units of work, with each assessment counting towards their overall grade, rather than at the end of course on a linear A Level model. Where possible, lessons will be conducted practically, with assessment occurring through a range of activities including written reports, practical work, poster presentations, leaflet design, observation and oral assessment. The course offers the challenge to pupils of working well with others, managing their own development and learning to communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
Candidates should have at least five Grade 4 or above (A-C) at GCSE level, in addition to a Grade 4 or above in GCSE Physical Education. In individual cases pupils who have not done GCSE Physical Education may also be considered for the course.
The course is assessed in an ongoing fashion, using different forms of assessment. All units must be passed, in order for the final qualification to be gained. UNIT 1 – Externally assessed through a written examination which will be sat in January of the Lower Sixth year. This contributes 32% of the final qualification grade. UNIT 2 – Externally assessed through a written controlled assessment which will be sat in May of the Lower Sixth year. This contributes 32% of the final qualification grade. UNIT 3 – Internally assessed through a series of assignments between June of the Lower Sixth year and November of the Upper Sixth year. This contributes 18% of the final qualification grade. UNIT 6 – Internally assessed through a series of assignments between November and April of the Upper Sixth year. This contributes 18% of the final qualification grade. At the end of the course, pupils will receive a grade, as below, which is equivalent to UCAS tariff points (in brackets): Pass (16) | Merit (32) | Distinction (48) | Distinction* (56)
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £17,340 - £26,595; Boarding £21,000 - £43,590 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Blundell's Road, Tiverton, EX16 4DN |
This is a Level 3 qualification and is equivalent in size to one A Level. It is designed to provide pupils with specialist sports science related knowledge, as well as skills that are required for an apprenticeship, employment or higher-level study in the sports field. The course is a vocational qualification, which is well-suited to pupils who prefer to be assessed over shorter units of work, with each assessment counting towards their overall grade, rather than at the end of course on a linear A Level model. Where possible, lessons will be conducted practically, with assessment occurring through a range of activities including written reports, practical work, poster presentations, leaflet design, observation and oral assessment. The course offers the challenge to pupils of working well with others, managing their own development and learning to communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
Candidates should have at least five Grade 4 or above (A-C) at GCSE level, in addition to a Grade 4 or above in GCSE Physical Education. In individual cases pupils who have not done GCSE Physical Education may also be considered for the course.
The course is assessed in an ongoing fashion, using different forms of assessment. All units must be passed, in order for the final qualification to be gained. UNIT 1 – Externally assessed through a written examination which will be sat in January of the Lower Sixth year. This contributes 32% of the final qualification grade. UNIT 2 – Externally assessed through a written controlled assessment which will be sat in May of the Lower Sixth year. This contributes 32% of the final qualification grade. UNIT 3 – Internally assessed through a series of assignments between June of the Lower Sixth year and November of the Upper Sixth year. This contributes 18% of the final qualification grade. UNIT 6 – Internally assessed through a series of assignments between November and April of the Upper Sixth year. This contributes 18% of the final qualification grade. At the end of the course, pupils will receive a grade, as below, which is equivalent to UCAS tariff points (in brackets): Pass (16) | Merit (32) | Distinction (48) | Distinction* (56)