BTEC Sport Outline We’re currently in our third academic year for

BTEC Sport. Our students are thriving on the

vocational aspects of the course, and the first

cohort of 2011 achieved outstanding results.

2011 BTEC Sport Results

Exam Results School Target Achieved

2011 – A*- C 37% 100%

2011 Grades Achieved

A* 4

A 10

B 12

C 10

Stats time

• 63% of students achieved their highest grade in BTEC Sport

• 84% of students achieved their highest or equivalent GCSE grade in BTEC Sport

BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Sport

BTEC Sport Extended Certificate is a practical,

work-related course. You learn by completing

projects and assignments that are based on

realistic workplace situations, activities and

demands. The course suits practical learners

Fitness Testing & Training:

This unit gives learners the opportunity to explore the essential fitness requirements and training methods used to achieve successful sports performance

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Practical Sport:

This unit involves investigations into a wide range of factors that contribute to successful sports performance. These include skills, tactics, fitness, diet and psychology.

Anatomy & Physiology:

Provides the learner with an understanding of the structure and function of the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and the respiratory system.

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Units of Study

Planning & Leading Sports Activities: Provides learners with the knowledge and skills to be able to plan and lead a range of practical sports activities.