What you will study?

The BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Sport is a vocational qualification equivalent to 3 GCSE’s, completed over 1 year. Learners will develop knowledge and understanding of the sport and active leisure sector by applying their learning and skills in a work-related context. The vocational nature allows learners to take responsibility for their own learning and to develop skills that are essential for the workplace. Through a combination of practical experience and written assignments, this qualification will help learners to develop the skills and attributes needed to progress to the next stage of education, or employment.

How you will be assessed?

Exam Board – Edexcel BTEC 2018 Specification

Learners will be assessed in a variety of ways, including; external exams, written assignments, presentations and practical performance. This will allow you to demonstrate your knowledge in a way that plays to your strengths.

• Unit 1 – Fitness for sport and exercise – external exam – 30 credits
• Unit 2 – Practical sports performance – internal coursework – 30 credits
• Unit 3 – The mind and sports performance – internal coursework – 30 credits
• Unit 4 – The sports performer in action – internal coursework – 30 credits
• Unit 5 – Training for personal fitness – internal coursework – 30 credits
• Unit 7 – Anatomy and physiology for sports performance – external exam – 30 credits
• Unit 10 – Injury and the sports performer – internal coursework – 30 credits
• Unit 11 – Running a sports event – internal coursework – 30 credits
• Unit 14 – Carry out a sports-related project – internal coursework – 60 credits
• Unit 15 – Designing exercise programmes – internal coursework – 60 credits
• Unit 24 – Work experience in sport – Placement and internal coursework -60 credits

Additional entry requirements: Standard level 2 entry of 5 grade 3 or above, including English and maths, + a grade 3 in GCSE PE/Level 1 Distinction in Health and Fitness.

For more information please see: Mr Stuart Lowe – Faculty Leader of Sport & Leisure

Mrs Katie Coult – KS5 PE Coordinator