Course information
Sports Studies
Stowe School - Buckinghamshire
01280818000
Stowe, Buckingham, MK18 5EH
Course summary

Year 1: BTEC Certificate: Equivalent to half an A Level, completed in one year as an elective. Consists of two compulsory units: Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology Studying the Skeletal, Muscular, Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems, in addition to the Energy Systems. Unit 7: Practical Performance This presents pupils with the chance to improve their knowledge and practical ability in one individual and one team sport (sports must be offered at Stowe). Pupils will learn about Skill Acquisition (how to improve technically in their sports) and how to self-assess and evaluate their own performance accurately. Year 2: BTEC Extended Certificate Equivalent to full A Level. Consists of two additional units completed in the second year: Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well‐Being Pupils will learn about lifestyle choices and nutrition for sports performance. They will also study training methods and how to plan a training programme effectively. Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry Pupils will explore career and job opportunities in the sports industry and build practical experience of recruitment and job-seeking skills.

Entry requirements

There are no GCSE entry requirements for this course, but an enthusiasm for and interest in sport is essential. The BTEC Level 3 National Certificate and Extended Certificate in Sport is a suitable study route for all pupils who have a genuine interest in learning about the sports sector.

How you'll be assessed

Units are both internally and externally assessed. BTEC qualifications now include written exams, not just internally moderated coursework. Candidates receive two chances to sit exams in both January and May/June. Exams contain shorter style questions than A Level equivalents and the grade boundaries tend to be lower. Unit weighting for both Year 1 and Year 2 is around two-thirds exam-based and one-third coursework and practical based.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityBuckinghamshire
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
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Boarding FeeDay £25,509 - £31,674; Boarding £44,058
Sixth Form FeeUnknown
AddressStowe, Buckingham, MK18 5EH