The purpose of this qualification is to give students the opportunity to develop a broad base of study for the sports sector or other sectors. It is designed to support progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A levels. Students will study three mandatory units: » Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology » Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being » Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry. This qualification also includes the optional unit: » Unit 6: Sports Psychology The BTEC National Extended Certificate is the equivalent of one A level. When taken alongside other Level 3 qualifications, including BTEC Nationals or A levels in complementary or contrasting subjects, such as Maths, Science, Psychology or Business, the qualification gives students the opportunity to progress to a degree in an aspect of sport, such as Sports Psychology, Sports Education, Sport and Exercise Science or Sport Studies and Business. This qualification is an alternative to the Physical Education A level that we continue to offer. This qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by higher education providers as meeting admission requirements to many relevant courses.
Evidence of achievement at GCSE and an interest in sport.
There is a range of assessment types and styles, which are suited to vocational qualifications: assignments, tasks and written examinations. Assignments are set and marked by the school to a series of work-related assignment briefs (scenarios) and are completed over the whole course. Internal verification and sampling by the examination board are carried out as quality assurance for this part of the course. Tasks are set and marked by the examination board; they require students to demonstrate their skills and knowledge in a real-life scenario they are likely to encounter in the workplace. They provide work-based challenges to be solved under time pressure. Examinations are set and marked by the examination board. Unit 1: written examination; 1 hour 30 min, 90 marks (33.3% of BTEC) Unit 2: externally-set task (33.3% of BTEC) Remaining units (unit 3 and 6): assignments (16.7% of BTEC each)
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £25,350 - £36,330 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £17,550 - £21,150 |
| Address | Sutherland Road, Wellington, Telford, TF1 3BH |
The purpose of this qualification is to give students the opportunity to develop a broad base of study for the sports sector or other sectors. It is designed to support progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A levels. Students will study three mandatory units: » Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology » Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being » Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry. This qualification also includes the optional unit: » Unit 6: Sports Psychology The BTEC National Extended Certificate is the equivalent of one A level. When taken alongside other Level 3 qualifications, including BTEC Nationals or A levels in complementary or contrasting subjects, such as Maths, Science, Psychology or Business, the qualification gives students the opportunity to progress to a degree in an aspect of sport, such as Sports Psychology, Sports Education, Sport and Exercise Science or Sport Studies and Business. This qualification is an alternative to the Physical Education A level that we continue to offer. This qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by higher education providers as meeting admission requirements to many relevant courses.
Evidence of achievement at GCSE and an interest in sport.
There is a range of assessment types and styles, which are suited to vocational qualifications: assignments, tasks and written examinations. Assignments are set and marked by the school to a series of work-related assignment briefs (scenarios) and are completed over the whole course. Internal verification and sampling by the examination board are carried out as quality assurance for this part of the course. Tasks are set and marked by the examination board; they require students to demonstrate their skills and knowledge in a real-life scenario they are likely to encounter in the workplace. They provide work-based challenges to be solved under time pressure. Examinations are set and marked by the examination board. Unit 1: written examination; 1 hour 30 min, 90 marks (33.3% of BTEC) Unit 2: externally-set task (33.3% of BTEC) Remaining units (unit 3 and 6): assignments (16.7% of BTEC each)