KS5 (Year 12-13)

Subject Leader: Mr Richard Chidley

To contact a member of staff please email post@bromorgannwg.org.uk

Examination Board: Pearson

Examinations: 0%

Coursework: 100%

‘The BTEC course is incredibly interesting. It includes many practical aspects that reinforce the relevant course work.  There aren't any exams which lessens the pressure at the end of the year.' Olivia Townsend (Year 13 Pupil)

Entry Requirements:

You should attain C grade or higher in Physical Education at GCSE.

What is BTEC Sport?

An exciting course for anyone who has an interest in Physical Education and Sport to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in a range of physical activities. It provides an opportunity to improve performance in chosen activities through both hands on practical work and a study of all aspects that lead to improvement. It also provides the opportunity to learn the various procedures and skills associated with coaching, leadership and health and safety issues.

What will I learn whilst studying BTEC Sport?

• to provide education and training for sport, leisure and recreation learners

• to achieve a nationally recognised level 3 vocationally specific qualification

• to develop a range of techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life

• develop my Key skills which are an integral part of studying Physical Education, and there are a number of opportunities for their application and assessment e.g. communication, problem solving, working with others, improving one’s own performance

Course Content:

Year 1- [Year 12]

Unit 1: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport

Unit 2: The Physiology of Fitness

Unit 3: Assessing Risk in Sport

Unit 4: Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise

Year 2 [Year 13]

Unit 5: Practical Team Sports / Practical Individual Sports

Unit 6: Leadership in Sport

Unit 7: Skills for Outdoor Activities and Adventurous Activities on land

Possible Careers:

BTEC Sports gives learners the opportunity to enter employment in the sport and active leisure sector or to progress to higher education vocational qualifications such as the Edexcel BTEC Higher Nationals in Sport.