What is our curriculum intent?
The Edexcel BTEC Level 2 qualifications in sport provide an engaging and stimulating introduction to the sports industry. The courses encourage personal development through practical participation and performance in a range of sports and exercise activities. They will give students an understanding and appreciation of the human body and the development of health-related and sport specific fitness. They encourage students to develop their communication and leadership skills through sport and provide underpinning knowledge and skills for employment in the sports industry or progression onto sport specific courses post-16.
The BTEC courses are suited to students who:
- participate regularly in sport;
- enjoy working independently and working on a computer;
- are confident in leading sports activities with their peers or younger students;
- have an interest in sports related topics such as fitness training, sports leadership, sports performance and physical activity;
- read about and watch a variety of sports regularly;
- are interested in following the BTEC PE pathway into the sixth form;
- are interested in a career in the sports industry.
Students considering this qualification need to discuss their suitability for it with members of the PE teaching staff.
How do we implement our curriculum in the BTEC Level 2 First Award in Sport (single course choice)
The BTEC Level 2 First Award in Sport is a vocational course for those who are interested in a career in PE and Sport. The course is delivered over three lessons a week and will comprise four units that are relevant to their interests and aspirations.
How is the course structured and assessed?
The course is made up of three components. Components 1 and 2 are assessed internally in the form of assessments; Component 3 is assessed externally by a written exam.
How do we measure the impact of the course?
Most of the units in the BTEC Firsts qualifications in Sport are internally assessed throughout the 2 years of the course with the students compiling a portfolio of work that will be graded at either Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction* level. The assessment for each unit will be a combination of formal word processed written reports, practical demonstrations, verbal testing, witness statements and role play exercises.
In addition, external assessment in the form of an online test takes place for the units identified above.
What we teach when
Year 10
Year 11
How are students grouped?
Students are group in mixed ability classes for both the theoretical and practical elements of the course.
How can students be supported through learning at home?
Each student will have a series of task sheets to complete for each of the subjects. These assignment task sheets have a specified deadline date and students can improve and complete their written evidence at home.
What extra opportunities to learn are available?
It is expected that the students that select to study the First Award (1 option choice) are active participants in sport. The students will be given extra responsibility within their core PE programme to develop the skills learnt on the BTEC course (such as leadership). In addition, it is recommended that students who select these courses are involved in the Sports X-tra programme or participate regularly at club level outside of school.
What websites do we recommend?
The current examination board specification can be found at:
Contact
Mr R Herriott - rherriott@wilmsowhigh.com
Mrs S Clapson - sclapson@wilmslowhigh.com