Btec PE
The BTEC Sport course has been designed to provide an engaging, broad and stimulating introduction to the world of Sport and Fitness.
BTEC Level 2 First Award in Sport
BTEC Firsts are NQF Level 1 or 2 qualifications designed to provide specialist work-related qualifications in a range of sectors. They give learners the knowledge, understanding and skills that they need to prepare for employment.
The BTEC Level 2 First Award in Sport is equivalent to a GCSE but has the benefit of a larger coursework and practical content.
It has been developed to:
- encourage personal development through practical participation and performance in a range of sports and exercise activities
- give learners a wider understanding and appreciation of health-related fitness, sports and exercise through a selection of optional specialist units
- encourage learners to develop their people, communication, planning and team-working skills by having the opportunity to select from optional units available in the qualification structure
- give full-time learners the opportunity to progress to other vocational qualifications, such as the Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Sport or Sport and Exercise Sciences, or on to GCE AS or A level, and, in due course, to enter employment in the sport and active leisure sector
- give learners the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.
Specification
Unit 1 Fitness for Sport and Exercise (30 GLH)
Unit 2 Practical Performance (30 GLH) Mandatory Units.
- Students will also study 2 further optional Units from either
- The Mind and Sports Performance,
- The Sports Performer in Action,
- Training for Personal Fitness,
- Leading Sports Activities.
Assessment
There will be an online screen examination in the Fitness for Sport and Exercise Unit. This is externally assessed at the end of the academic year.
The 3 other units will be internally assessed by the course teacher.
Students can achieve either a Level 1 award or a Level 2 (Pass/ Merit/ Distinction) award.
Assessments consist of both theoretical knowledge and understanding, and assessments of practical performance.
