Course Content:
This is a two-year full-time course which is vocational and therefore work-related. We will cover the Award over the two years. It introduces you to the employment area of Sport, Leisure and Recreation and provides a good basis to progress to further training, education or employment. This is the course for you if you:
- have an interest in sport, linking both theoretical and practical elements, and the broad aspects of sport and leisure.
- want to develop an understanding of the body’s physiological systems, and how they are influenced by exercise
- want to learn about sports injuries and how to assess risks in sporting situations
- want to develop your own practical skills and techniques in structured sessions
- want to be able to plan and carry out a fitness training programme have an interest in the
- psychological and lifestyle factors that affect performers
- would like to develop your IT skills through assignments and class work
Coursework & Examination Details:
- External online assessment
- Unit 1: Fitness for Sport and Exercise
with the exception of Unit 1 which is an online externally assessed exam, all other units involve assignments based around a sporting scenario.
- Coursework – (Unit 2 must be completed, then 2 more additional units are studied)
- Unit 2: Practical Sports Performance
- Unit 5: Training for Personal Fitness
- Unit 6: Leading Sports Activities
These units are assessed and graded by your teachers. At the end of the course, points gained will combine to form an overall grade. You can achieve a Level 1 Pass, Level 2 pass, merit, distinction or distinction*.
Is a BTEC First in Sport suitable for me?
Many of the students find the vocational nature of the course both stimulating and purposeful, providing a real insight into the sport and leisure industry. The work experience ties in well with many aspects of the course, particularly the work-based project in sport, fitness training, and health and safety units. It also reinforces the links between the aims of the course and future employment.
The manner in which the course is assessed also attracts students to it. Many students prefer coursework to examinations, allowing them to achieve good grades and develop their confidence and self-esteem. This is 75% coursework.
How will I learn?
You will study three units during each year, some of which will be classroom-based and others will take place in either the Sports Hall or Fitness Room. You will enjoy a variety of assignments and challenges. You will find yourself working with others, applying key skills and improving on both your own knowledge and performance throughout all the units of the course.
While there is much theoretical knowledge to be acquired in some units, many have a vocational application so you will not spend all your time in the classroom. You will have opportunities to improve on your own practical performance, learn to officiate and take responsibility for running activities.
Assignments will be set and you must be well-organised to ensure that the deadlines are met. You
will be expected to do a considerable amount of work outside lessons, reading and researching for your assignments, so managing your time will be important.