There are 2 sports courses available to choose from. They are two year vocational courses that lead to qualifications that are the equivalent of one or two A-levels (depending on the size of qualification you choose to study).
It is a theory course with some practical elements and gives you the tools to develop your own fitness and performance alongside the study of sport in various contexts.
Those taking on the Diploma would typically be very interested in a career within the sports industry and be passionate about understanding a multitude of facets concerning sports development, coaching and fitness.
BTEC Sport Units
Students will study the following units across the two years of their programme:
Extended Certificate
This is the equivalent of one A level
Diploma
This is the equivalent of two A levels
Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomy and Physiology
Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being
Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being
Professional Development in the Sports Industry
Investigating Business in Sport and the Active Leisure Industry
Application of Fitness Testing / Practical Sports Performance
Sports Leadership
Two externally assessed units & two internally assessed units
This would be classed as one subject
Professional Development in the Sports Industry
Skill Acquisition in Sport
Application of Fitness Testing
Practical Sports Performance
Principles and Practices for Outdoor and Adventurous Activities / Sports Coaching
Three externally assessed units & six internally assessed Units.
This would be classed as two subjects
Students will study the following units across the two years of their programme:
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Extended Certificate This is the equivalent of one A level |
Diploma This is the equivalent of two A levels |
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Anatomy and Physiology |
Anatomy and Physiology |
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Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being |
Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being |
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Professional Development in the Sports Industry |
Investigating Business in Sport and the Active Leisure Industry |
|
Application of Fitness Testing / Practical Sports Performance |
Sports Leadership |
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Two externally assessed units & two internally assessed units This would be classed as one subject |
Professional Development in the Sports Industry |
|
Skill Acquisition in Sport |
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|
Application of Fitness Testing |
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|
Practical Sports Performance |
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Principles and Practices for Outdoor and Adventurous Activities / Sports Coaching |
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Three externally assessed units & six internally assessed Units. This would be classed as two subjects |
Methods of Teaching and Learning
A variety of classroom activities as well as practical sports activities, help develop each students understanding of the topics within BTEC Sport. Students are expected to plan, deliver/lead and evaluate coaching/fitness testing sessions. Students will acquire the skills they need to work independently and to monitor their own learning so to ensure they reach the highest standards. Students will also be required to participate in practical activities in order to be assessed. Students will also have exam based tasks which will require self-study and revision outside of class room lessons; alongside their independent learning.
Method of Assessment
This course is has both internally and externally assessed units. For the internally assessed units students will complete a range of assignments in each unit that ensure differentiated opportunity for success. Some assignments will require students to physically take part and/or lead sessions. The external assessments comprise of an exam and controlled assessments.
A variety of classroom activities as well as practical sports activities, help develop each students understanding of the topics within BTEC Sport. Students are expected to plan, deliver/lead and evaluate coaching/fitness testing sessions. Students will acquire the skills they need to work independently and to monitor their own learning so to ensure they reach the highest standards. Students will also be required to participate in practical activities in order to be assessed. Students will also have exam based tasks which will require self-study and revision outside of class room lessons; alongside their independent learning.
Method of Assessment
This course is has both internally and externally assessed units. For the internally assessed units students will complete a range of assignments in each unit that ensure differentiated opportunity for success. Some assignments will require students to physically take part and/or lead sessions. The external assessments comprise of an exam and controlled assessments.
Resources
Sports students at St Brendan’s have access to an excellent range of facilities which are used to support your learning. These include a multipurpose sports hall and outdoor facilities, fitness suite, teaching rooms and IT facilities.
Additional course costs
During the course, students are charged for printing and revision books can be purchased. Contribution to the cost of the outdoor and adventurous unit is also expected for Diploma students. Costs for day trips, which form a valuable part of the course which all students are expected to attend, may also be charged.
Sports students at St Brendan’s have access to an excellent range of facilities which are used to support your learning. These include a multipurpose sports hall and outdoor facilities, fitness suite, teaching rooms and IT facilities.
Additional course costs
During the course, students are charged for printing and revision books can be purchased. Contribution to the cost of the outdoor and adventurous unit is also expected for Diploma students. Costs for day trips, which form a valuable part of the course which all students are expected to attend, may also be charged.
Enrichment
The vocational nature of this course enables learners to develop their sport specific knowledge alongside their main studies. During the course of their studies, learners will be provided with the opportunity to enhance their learning and CV through a wide variety of activities such as sports development opportunities, NGB Coaching Qualifications and Voluntary Work with our many sports providers.
Students will also benefit from attending visits to sports and leisure venues and from receiving tuition/guest lectures from experts within the industry.
All sport students are expected to gain further experience within sports enrichment at the college; whether it is playing with one of the many sports teams to gaining experience coaching or refereeing, there are lots of great opportunities for you.
The vocational nature of this course enables learners to develop their sport specific knowledge alongside their main studies. During the course of their studies, learners will be provided with the opportunity to enhance their learning and CV through a wide variety of activities such as sports development opportunities, NGB Coaching Qualifications and Voluntary Work with our many sports providers.
Students will also benefit from attending visits to sports and leisure venues and from receiving tuition/guest lectures from experts within the industry.
All sport students are expected to gain further experience within sports enrichment at the college; whether it is playing with one of the many sports teams to gaining experience coaching or refereeing, there are lots of great opportunities for you.
Functional Skills
Students will have an opportunity to develop their functional skills through the diversity of teaching methods used. This is inclusive of presentations, leading sports sessions, preparing reports to mention just a few.
Students will have an opportunity to develop their functional skills through the diversity of teaching methods used. This is inclusive of presentations, leading sports sessions, preparing reports to mention just a few.
What can I do next?
The BTEC Level 3 Sport Extended Certificate and Diploma are nationally recognised A-level standard courses that facilitates employment within the industry due to their vocational relevance and emphasis on the development employability skills.
Many St Brendan’s students have used the course to progress on to Higher Education where there are many foundation and full degrees in a range of sporting disciplines.
Employment in the Leisure and Recreation industry could include a wide variety of careers such as Teacher, Sports Therapy, Sports Development Officer, Community Coach, Fitness Instruction or employment in other fields of sport & leisure.
The BTEC Level 3 Sport Extended Certificate and Diploma are nationally recognised A-level standard courses that facilitates employment within the industry due to their vocational relevance and emphasis on the development employability skills.
Many St Brendan’s students have used the course to progress on to Higher Education where there are many foundation and full degrees in a range of sporting disciplines.
Employment in the Leisure and Recreation industry could include a wide variety of careers such as Teacher, Sports Therapy, Sports Development Officer, Community Coach, Fitness Instruction or employment in other fields of sport & leisure.
Where can this course lead?
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