This course is a one-year vocational course that allows a sports industry enthusiast to develop the knowledge and skills required to support progression on to a Level 3 programme of study or to progress in to employment within the Sports & Leisure industry.
The course structure is designed to develop and extend underlying knowledge that underpins all study within the sports field; allow students to draw together and apply learning in a vocational context; provide a broader and deeper understanding of the sector, employment and careers; provide opportunity for work experience within the sports industry and to deepen and enhance practical application of vocational skills.
This course is equivalent to 3 GCSEs.
Course Content
Units to be studied (please note units are subject to change)
Unit Number
Unit Title
How Assessed
Unit 1
Fitness for Sport and Exercise
External Assessment
(1 hour online test)
Unit 2
Practical Sports Performance
Internal Assessment
Unit 7
Anatomy and Physiology for Sports Performance
External Assessment
(1 hour online test)
Unit 5
Training for Personal Fitness
Internal Assessment
Unit 6
Leading Sports Activities
Internal Assessment
Unit 4
The Sports Performer in Action
Internal Assessment
Unit 10
Injury and the Sports Performer
Internal Assessment
Unit 18
Expedition Experience
Internal Assessment / Expedition
Unit 13
Profiling Sports Performance
Internal Assessment
Unit 24
Work Experience in Sport
Internal Assessment
Units to be studied (please note units are subject to change)
|
Unit Number |
Unit Title |
How Assessed |
|
Unit 1 |
Fitness for Sport and Exercise |
External Assessment (1 hour online test) |
|
Unit 2 |
Practical Sports Performance |
Internal Assessment |
|
Unit 7 |
Anatomy and Physiology for Sports Performance |
External Assessment (1 hour online test) |
|
Unit 5 |
Training for Personal Fitness |
Internal Assessment |
|
Unit 6 |
Leading Sports Activities |
Internal Assessment |
|
Unit 4 |
The Sports Performer in Action |
Internal Assessment |
|
Unit 10 |
Injury and the Sports Performer |
Internal Assessment |
|
Unit 18 |
Expedition Experience |
Internal Assessment / Expedition |
|
Unit 13 |
Profiling Sports Performance |
Internal Assessment |
|
Unit 24 |
Work Experience in Sport |
Internal Assessment |
Methods of Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Students will benefit from a wide range of teaching methods inclusive of lectures, peer work, presentations, practical study, individual project design, case study work, visiting speakers, and use of individual experience to reflect and learn. During the course students will be helped to develop their research skills and complete coursework by the deadlines given.
Method of Assessment
This course offers a range of both internal and external assessment.
- Internal Assessment: In general, internal assessment is coursework based and students will complete a range of activities within each unit to evidence their learning.
- External Assessment: In line with new guidelines, the course features two units that are externally assessed. This assessment takes the form of an online test that is set and marked by EDEXCEL. Students will be given sufficient tutor support and guidance in the build-up to each test to feel confident in their answers. Students should be aware that there will be a requirement to complete revision and homework in order to achieve in these external assessments.
Students will benefit from a wide range of teaching methods inclusive of lectures, peer work, presentations, practical study, individual project design, case study work, visiting speakers, and use of individual experience to reflect and learn. During the course students will be helped to develop their research skills and complete coursework by the deadlines given.
Method of Assessment
This course offers a range of both internal and external assessment.
- Internal Assessment: In general, internal assessment is coursework based and students will complete a range of activities within each unit to evidence their learning.
- External Assessment: In line with new guidelines, the course features two units that are externally assessed. This assessment takes the form of an online test that is set and marked by EDEXCEL. Students will be given sufficient tutor support and guidance in the build-up to each test to feel confident in their answers. Students should be aware that there will be a requirement to complete revision and homework in order to achieve in these external assessments.
Enrichment
The vocational nature of this course enables students to develop their sport specific knowledge alongside their main studies. During the course of their studies, students will be provided with the opportunity to enhance their learning and CV through activities such as NGB Coaching Qualifications.
All students will be expected to take part in sports specific enrichment within the College.
The vocational nature of this course enables students to develop their sport specific knowledge alongside their main studies. During the course of their studies, students will be provided with the opportunity to enhance their learning and CV through activities such as NGB Coaching Qualifications.
All students will be expected to take part in sports specific enrichment within the College.
Resources
Sports Students at St Brendan’s have access to an excellent range of facilities which are used to support their learning. These include: A multi-purpose 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. Costs for any trips or courses, which 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 their learning. These include: A multi-purpose 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. Costs for any trips or courses, which students are expected to attend, may also be charged.
Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills
Students will have an opportunity to develop personal, learning and thinking skills through the diversity of teaching methods used and the breadth of units covered. This is inclusive of presentations, leading sports sessions, preparing reports to mention just a few.
Alongside the Sport programme, students will have the opportunity to undertake a variety of additional courses that prepare them for employment in the industry. Examples of these courses include Emergency First Aid at Work & Sports Coaching qualifications.
Students will have an opportunity to develop personal, learning and thinking skills through the diversity of teaching methods used and the breadth of units covered. This is inclusive of presentations, leading sports sessions, preparing reports to mention just a few.
Alongside the Sport programme, students will have the opportunity to undertake a variety of additional courses that prepare them for employment in the industry. Examples of these courses include Emergency First Aid at Work & Sports Coaching qualifications.
What can I do next?
Many students who come to study on the Level 2 Sport Certificate/Extended Certificate have an ambition to go on to study at Level 3 (A-level equivalent). To do so, they should achieve a minimum of MERIT MERIT overall in their studies, demonstrate an attendance of 90%+ on the course and, where applicable, achieve at least a ‘one grade improvement’ on their English and Mathematics courses.
Many students who come to study on the Level 2 Sport Certificate/Extended Certificate have an ambition to go on to study at Level 3 (A-level equivalent). To do so, they should achieve a minimum of MERIT MERIT overall in their studies, demonstrate an attendance of 90%+ on the course and, where applicable, achieve at least a ‘one grade improvement’ on their English and Mathematics courses.
Where can this course lead?
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