Health and Wellbeing BTEC qualifications offered

BTEC FIRST SPORT LEVEL 1/2

The knowledge, understanding and skills learned in studying a BTEC First will aid progression to further study and, in due course, prepare learners to enter the workplace. These qualifications are intended primarily for learners in the 14–16 age group, but may also be used by other learners who wish to gain an introductory understanding of a vocational area. There is a clear progression route to a Level 3 course or Apprenticeship.

BTECs are vocationally related qualifications, where learners develop knowledge and understanding by applying their learning and skills in a work-related context. The qualifications are popular and effective because they enable 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, accurately completing administrative tasks and processes. BTEC Firsts motivate learners, and open doors to progression to further study and responsibility in the workplace.

Why choose the BTEC First Award in Sport?

• Accessible to all learners.
• Coursework focussed (Resit opportunities)
• Online exam (Resit opportunity)
• Control over the direction of your learning (Optional Units)

Grades

• L2 Distinction* (A*)
• L2 Distinction (A)
• L2 Merit (B)
• L2 Pass (C)
• Level 1 Pass

Course Format

Year 10

(M) Unit 1: Fitness for Sport and Exercise (Online exam)

(M) Unit 2: Practical Performance in Sport (Coursework)

Year 11

(M) Unit 3: Applying the Principles of Personal Training (Synoptic coursework)

+ ONE OPTION UNIT

(O) Unit 4: The Mind and Sports Performance

(O) Unit 5: The Sports Performer in Action

(O) Unit 6: Leading Sports Activities

Courses at Key Stage 5

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care

These qualifications are designed to equip learners with the skills to work in any Health or Social Care environment. It is suitable for pupils who are interested in learning about the health and social care sector as part of a balanced programme of study. This course would be equivalent to one third of a programme.  The qualification is equivalent in size to 1 A Level.

Skills developed in this subject, seen as desirable by employers are:

• Cognitive and problem solving skills
• Intrapersonal skills
• Interpersonal skills

Topics covered are:

• Human Lifespan Development
• Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs
• Working in Health and Social Care
• Supporting Individuals with additional needs

Assessment is through an external examination and a series of coursework tasks.

Suggested subject combinations for this subject are:

• A Level Biology and Psychology leading to B Sc (Hons) Nursing
• A Level in English and History leads to a BA (Hons) in Primary Education
• BTEC National Diploma in Children’s Play and Development leads to a B Sc in Social Work
• BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport leads to a Foundation Degree in Sports Studies and Development

BTEC LEVEL 3 Sport

The Level 3 BTEC Sport is a natural progression from GCSE Physical Education or BTEC First Level 1/2 Sport and is offered through 3 programmes of study:

• Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport – Equivalent to 1 A-Level
• Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport – Equivalent to 2 A-Levels
• Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport – Equivalent to 3 A-Levels

The BTEC Level 3 in Sports provides a broad basis of study of the sport sector. You will study the physiological, psychological, and leadership elements of sports and have opportunities for work experience and the exploration of the business and performance sides of sport and health organisations.

Possible units of study: