Sport (Level 3)

Course summary

In the BTEC National units there are opportunities during the teaching and learning phase to give learners practice in developing employability skills. Where employability skills are referred to in this specification, we are generally referring to skills in the following three main categories: • cognitive and problem-solving skills: use critical thinking, approach non-routine problems applying expert and creative solutions, use systems and technology • intrapersonal skills: communicating, working collaboratively, negotiating and influencing, self-presentation • interpersonal skills: self-management, adaptability and resilience, self-monitoring and development. There are also specific requirements in some units for assessment of these skills where relevant, for example, where learners are required to undertake real or simulated activities. Enrichment Opportunities: Students will undertake Sports Leadership Award will learn and demonstrate essential life skills such as effective communication and organisation whilst learning to lead basic physical activities for younger people, and their peers within the community. You will be able to participate in various post 16 extra-curricular sports such as football and netball.