The BTEC Diploma uses a combination of internal assessment on core modules and written exams. The diploma is the equivalent of two A Levels and students take a total of ten units, seven of which are mandatory and outlined below. Mandatory Units: 1. Anatomy and physiology 2. Fitness training and programming for health, sport and well-being 3. Sports leadership 4. Coaching for performance 5. Professional development in the sports industry 6. Sports Psychology 7. Sports performance analysis
67% on internal assessment after each topic area Examination: 33% on written exams There are three types of assessment on the course: 1. Assignments set and marked in-house after each unit and verified externally by sampling 2. Tasks which are set by Edexcel. In these, the students are presented with a scenario based on fitness training and they then have 6-8 hours allocated to research and prepare notes for a final assessment, in which they will produce a plan to supplement the written exam on this topic 3. Written exam on anatomy and physiology. This is an hour and half paper which contains a mix of short and long answer questions
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| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Calderdale |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Oldham Road, Rishworth, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4QA |
The BTEC Diploma uses a combination of internal assessment on core modules and written exams. The diploma is the equivalent of two A Levels and students take a total of ten units, seven of which are mandatory and outlined below. Mandatory Units: 1. Anatomy and physiology 2. Fitness training and programming for health, sport and well-being 3. Sports leadership 4. Coaching for performance 5. Professional development in the sports industry 6. Sports Psychology 7. Sports performance analysis
67% on internal assessment after each topic area Examination: 33% on written exams There are three types of assessment on the course: 1. Assignments set and marked in-house after each unit and verified externally by sampling 2. Tasks which are set by Edexcel. In these, the students are presented with a scenario based on fitness training and they then have 6-8 hours allocated to research and prepare notes for a final assessment, in which they will produce a plan to supplement the written exam on this topic 3. Written exam on anatomy and physiology. This is an hour and half paper which contains a mix of short and long answer questions