BTEC FIRST CERTIFICATE / DIPLOMA IN SPORT (equivalent to 2 or 4 GCSE grades)

EXAM BOARD                                    EDEXCEL 

TEACHER I/C  OF SUBJECT                      Mr P Hamblin

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT                      3 Units Completed

                                                                        (Internal Assessment ) = Certificate
                                                                        + 3 Additional Units

                                                                        (Internal Assessment including external set assignment)  = Diploma

COURSE OVERVIEW

The BTEC First Certificate and Diploma have been developed to provide level 2 (GCSE Equivalent) qualifications in a supportive assignment based format. Pupils complete a number of optional and compulsory modules through internally set and graded assignments. The BTEC first certificate (3 units) is the equivalent of 2 GCSE grade C or above whilst the first Diploma (6 units) is comparable to 4 GCSE grade C or above.

Please note that this course is a double option (2 option choices).

 RANGE OF ACTIVITIES

· First Certificate
Sport Leadership Skills
Health, Safety and Injury
Preparation for Sport

· + 3 Modules from
The Sport Industry
Work based project
The Sports Performer
Practical Sports
The Body in Sport
 

WHAT WILL A PUPIL LEARN BY TAKING THIS SUBJECT?

The course itself will focus on:

· Vocational experience for pupils interested in sports / leisure related industry

· Developing the knowledge understanding and skills to enter employment or progress to higher study

· Providing opportunities for pupils to focus on the development of the major key skills and the wider key skills in a sports context (e.g. improving own learning and performance, working with others and problem solving)

· Providing opportunities for pupils to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life.