Sport

Introduction to BTEC Firsts

BTECs are vocationally related qualifications, where learners develop knowledge and understanding by applying their learning and skills in a work-related context. Additionally, they are popular and effective because they engage learners to take responsibility for their own learning and to develop skills that are essential for the modern-day workplace. These skills include: teamworking; working from a prescribed brief; working to deadlines; presenting information effectively; and accurately completing administrative tasks and processes. BTEC Firsts motivate learners, and open doors to progression into further study and responsibility within the workplace.

Course outline

BTEC Level 2 First Award in Sport has been developed to:

• encourage personal development through practical participation and performance in a range of sports and exercise activities
• give learners a wider understanding and appreciation of health-related fitness, sports and exercise through a selection of optional specialist units
• encourage learners to develop their people, communication, planning and team-working skills by having the opportunity to select from optional units available in the qualification structure
• provide education and training for sport, leisure and recreation employees
• give opportunities for sport, leisure and recreation employees to achieve a nationally recognised level 1 or level 2 vocationally-specific qualification
• give learners the opportunity to progress to other vocational qualifications, such as the Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Sport or Sport and Exercise Sciences, or on to GCE A level, and in due course, to enter employment in the sport and active leisure sector
• give learners the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life

Assessment method

There are three compulsory units that students will study:

• Unit 1: Fitness for Sport and Exercise (external assessment – 1 hour online exam, Year 10)
• Unit 2: Practical Sports Performance (internal assessment)
• Unit 3: Training for Personal Fitness (internal assessment)

And two out of three optional units:

• The Mind and Sports Performance (internal assessment)
• The Sports Performer in Action (internal assessment)
• Training for Personal Fitness (internal assessment)
• Leading Sports Activities (internal assessment)

Post 16 opportunities and careers

There are a variety of courses offered in the Sixth Form at LVS Ascot that link to this qualification. These include A level PE, and BTEC National Diploma.

The following careers can be pursued by someone with an interest in this subject PE Teacher, Physiotherapist, Coach/Trainer, Sports Management, Sports Psychologist and Sports Massage, Strength and Conditioning.