What Will I Be Learning?

Year 10 (3 Units = 2 GCSE'S)

Unit 1 - Practical Sport

• Demonstrate a range of skills, techniques and tactics in selected sports.
• Know the rules, regulations and scoring systems of selected sports.
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of officials in selected sports.
• Be able to analyse the sports performance of an individual or team.

Unit 2 - Health, Safety And Injury In Sport

• Know the different types of injuries and illness associated with sports performance.
• Be able to deal with injuries and illnesses associated with sports participation.
• Understand the risks and hazards associated with sports participation.
• Be able to undertake a risk assessment relevant to sport.

Unit 3 - Planning And Leading Sports Activities

• Understand the skills, qualities and responsibilities associated with successful sports leadership.
• Be able to plan and lead an activity session.
• Be able to review their planning and leadership activities.
• Be able to assist in the planning and leading of a sports event.
• Be able to review their planning and leadership of sports events.

Year 11 (3 Units = 2 GCSE'S)

The Body In Sport

• Understand the skeleton and how it is affected by exercise.
• Understand the muscular system of the body and how it is affected by exercise.
• Understand the cardiovascular system and how it is affected by exercise.
• Understand the respiratory system and how it is affected by exercise.
• Know the fundamentals of the energy systems

The Sports Industry

• Understand the nature of the sports industry.
• Understand how and why people participate in sport.
• Know how the sports industry is funded.
• Understand the impact of different key issues upon the sports industry.

Preparation For Sport

• Understand the fitness and lifestyle of an individual sports performer.
• Be able to plan a simple fitness training programme for an individual sports performer.
• Understand the nutritional requirements of effective sports performance.
• Understand the psychological factors that affect sports training and performance.

How I Will Be Learning:

No examination. 100% coursework. There are some practical elements but most elements of the course are classroom based. This course involves independent learning.

What Skills and Qualities I Might Gain:

Independence, confidence, ability to use your initiative, ability to work as part of a team.

Students may gain a pass, merit or distinction. Three units of the BTEC are equivalent to 2 GCSE's and six units are equivalent to 4 GCSE's

What Could I Progress Onto?

• BTEC Nationals
• A Levels
• Jobs in the sports industry