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Sport

The BTEC First Diploma in Sport (Level 2) qualification is equivalent to 4 GCSEs C - A* and is a full-time qualification. The course is intended to provide students with an introduction to the sports industry, enabling them to investigate a range of areas to study. The aims of the course are: To stimulate and sustain students' interest in, and enjoyment of the sports industry. To develop practical sports skills in a variety of sports. To provide an appropriate course for those who wish to either progress into employment or to go onto higher level qualifications, such as Level 3 courses.

 

 The BTEC First Diploma consists of 7 units;  2 mandatory and  5 specialist units which are delivered in one academic year.  It covers aspects of knowledge, understanding and competency necessary for employment within the sector these include:

  • Mandatory Units - 15 credits

    Unit 1 Fitness Testing and Training

    Unit 2 Practical Sports

    Optional units - 45 credits

    Unit 5 Injury in Sport

    Unit 7 Planning and leading Sports Activities

    Unit10 Sports Nutrition

    Unit 11 Development of personal fitness

    Unit 14 Exercise and Fitness Instruction

 

 

How is the course assessed?

All units are assessed and graded Pass/Merit or Distinction and an overall grade for the qualification is awarded.  There are examinations.

What Next?

The course is intended to provide students with an introduction to the sports industry, enabling them to investigate a range of areas to study.

The aims of the course are:

To stimulate and sustain students' interest in, and enjoyment of the sports industry.

To develop practical sports skills in a variety of sports.

To provide an appropriate course for those who wish to either progress into employment or to go onto higher-level qualifications, such as HND or degree courses.

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Qualification(s)

Specific Entry Requirements

Personal participation in sport and/or experience of employment in a sport related environment is an advantage although not essential. Students who enter with at least one of the following qualifications are likely to benefit more readily from the programme:

BTEC Foundation Certificate in a related subject,other related level 1 or 2 qualificationsand a standard of literacy and numeracy supported by a general education equivalent to 4 GCSEs at grades D-G

 

 

Results

SUMMER 2010
Merit and Distinction grade: 100%

Highlights: 100% of learners achieved a ‘Distinction’ grade or above (equivalent to 4 A grades or above at GCSE), greatly exceeding the national figure.

Examination Board

Edexcel