This is the equivalent in size to a single A level, with an option of extending to the Diploma in Sport, which is equivalent to two A levels. The nature of the qualification takes the emphasis away from examination assessments and instead is a combination of assignments, tasks and written assessments. Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology (120 GLH) • The effects of sport & exercise on the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. • The fundamentals of the energy systems. Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being • Examine lifestyle factors and their effects on health and well-being • The screening processes for training programmes. • Programme related nutritional needs. • Training methods for different components of fitness. • Training programme design. Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry • Career and job opportunities in the sports industry • Skills audit to inform a career development action plan. • Activity: Recruitment processes that lead to a successful job offer. • Reflection on performance in recruitment and selection activity. Unit 5: Application of Fitness Testing – the requirements of fitness testing and how to safely conduct a range of fitness tests for different components of fitness.
For candidates taking GCSEs, offers remain conditional on achieving at least three passes of grade 7 (or A) and three passes of grade 6 (or B) in academic subjects at GCSE (or equivalent), excluding short-course GCSEs.
Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology (33.5%) 90minute written paper (90 marks) – Externally Assessed Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being (33.5%) Case Study written task under supervised conditions (60 marks) – Externally Assessed Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry - Internal Assessment (20%) Written assignments, class tasks, and practical activities – Internally Assessed Unit 5: Application of Fitness Testing – Internal Assessment (13%) Written assignments, class tasks and practical activities – Internally Assessed Each unit within the qualification has specified assessment and grading criteria which are to be used for grading purposes. The overall grading of the BTEC is explained in the introductory section of this brochure.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Rutland |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £49,979 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £29,370 - £31,941 |
| Address | Uppingham, LE15 9QE |
This is the equivalent in size to a single A level, with an option of extending to the Diploma in Sport, which is equivalent to two A levels. The nature of the qualification takes the emphasis away from examination assessments and instead is a combination of assignments, tasks and written assessments. Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology (120 GLH) • The effects of sport & exercise on the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. • The fundamentals of the energy systems. Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being • Examine lifestyle factors and their effects on health and well-being • The screening processes for training programmes. • Programme related nutritional needs. • Training methods for different components of fitness. • Training programme design. Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry • Career and job opportunities in the sports industry • Skills audit to inform a career development action plan. • Activity: Recruitment processes that lead to a successful job offer. • Reflection on performance in recruitment and selection activity. Unit 5: Application of Fitness Testing – the requirements of fitness testing and how to safely conduct a range of fitness tests for different components of fitness.
For candidates taking GCSEs, offers remain conditional on achieving at least three passes of grade 7 (or A) and three passes of grade 6 (or B) in academic subjects at GCSE (or equivalent), excluding short-course GCSEs.
Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology (33.5%) 90minute written paper (90 marks) – Externally Assessed Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being (33.5%) Case Study written task under supervised conditions (60 marks) – Externally Assessed Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry - Internal Assessment (20%) Written assignments, class tasks, and practical activities – Internally Assessed Unit 5: Application of Fitness Testing – Internal Assessment (13%) Written assignments, class tasks and practical activities – Internally Assessed Each unit within the qualification has specified assessment and grading criteria which are to be used for grading purposes. The overall grading of the BTEC is explained in the introductory section of this brochure.