The aim of the course is to develop an understanding of the human body and how it is affected by physical activity, the health and safety factors involved in sports participation, the key principles involved in the coaching process, the fitness requirements and training methods needed for different sports, and the creation of fitness training programs. The Level 3 BTEC Certificate in Sport equates to 1 AS. This can be converted to a full A Level within the second year by studying the Level 3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma
Students are required to achieve at least five 9-4 grades at GCSE level, including Maths and English. if you have studied GCSE PE, then you must have at least a grade 4, or a merit or higher in BTEC Level 2 Sports. Consideration may also be given to students who are competing at an exceptional level in their chosen sports.
Assessment for the course is 1 00% coursework. The coursework may be in the format of verbal, practical or written assessment. The work is then marked by the subject teacher and an external moderator. Assessment is assignment-based and students are awarded a pass, merit, distinction or distinction* depending on the quality of the work produced.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Barnet |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Claremont Road, Cricklewood, London, NW2 1TR |
The aim of the course is to develop an understanding of the human body and how it is affected by physical activity, the health and safety factors involved in sports participation, the key principles involved in the coaching process, the fitness requirements and training methods needed for different sports, and the creation of fitness training programs. The Level 3 BTEC Certificate in Sport equates to 1 AS. This can be converted to a full A Level within the second year by studying the Level 3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma
Students are required to achieve at least five 9-4 grades at GCSE level, including Maths and English. if you have studied GCSE PE, then you must have at least a grade 4, or a merit or higher in BTEC Level 2 Sports. Consideration may also be given to students who are competing at an exceptional level in their chosen sports.
Assessment for the course is 1 00% coursework. The coursework may be in the format of verbal, practical or written assessment. The work is then marked by the subject teacher and an external moderator. Assessment is assignment-based and students are awarded a pass, merit, distinction or distinction* depending on the quality of the work produced.
