The course will meet the needs of those aspiring to a career in sport and the health and leisure industry. The broad study base provides a variety of experiences and the opportunity to acquire knowledge across a diverse range of subjects. The course not only serves as a route to full time employment within sports related felds, it is also a proven progression route to Higher Education. It is equivalent to one A-level. Course content Mandatory units: Unit 1: Body Systems and the effects of Physical Activity Unit 2: Sports Coaching and Activity Leadership Unit 3: Sports Organisation and Development Optional units (decision to be made by staff in consideration of the strengths and interests of each class). One from: Unit 5: Performance Analysis in Sport and Exercise Unit 6: Organisation of Sports Events Unit 19: Sport and Exercise Psychology Unit 18: Practical Skills in Sport and Physical Activities
GCSE PE Grade 4 L2 Merit in BTEC Sport L2 Merit in CTEC Sport GCSE Grade 4 English GCSE Grade 4 Maths GCSE Grade 4 Science
Units are assessed using a grading scale of Distinction*, Distinction, Merit, Pass and Unclassified. Assessment is by a combination of methods across the different units. ● Unit 1: Outcomes are assessed through an externally set, written examination paper, worth a maximum of 70 marks and 1 hour 30 minutes in duration ● Unit 3: Learning Outcomes are assessed through an externally set, written examination paper, worth a maximum of 60 marks and 1 hour in duration. ● Optional Units: Internally assessed
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Wolverhampton |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Compton Park, Compton Road West, Wolverhampton, WV3 9DU |
The course will meet the needs of those aspiring to a career in sport and the health and leisure industry. The broad study base provides a variety of experiences and the opportunity to acquire knowledge across a diverse range of subjects. The course not only serves as a route to full time employment within sports related felds, it is also a proven progression route to Higher Education. It is equivalent to one A-level. Course content Mandatory units: Unit 1: Body Systems and the effects of Physical Activity Unit 2: Sports Coaching and Activity Leadership Unit 3: Sports Organisation and Development Optional units (decision to be made by staff in consideration of the strengths and interests of each class). One from: Unit 5: Performance Analysis in Sport and Exercise Unit 6: Organisation of Sports Events Unit 19: Sport and Exercise Psychology Unit 18: Practical Skills in Sport and Physical Activities
GCSE PE Grade 4 L2 Merit in BTEC Sport L2 Merit in CTEC Sport GCSE Grade 4 English GCSE Grade 4 Maths GCSE Grade 4 Science
Units are assessed using a grading scale of Distinction*, Distinction, Merit, Pass and Unclassified. Assessment is by a combination of methods across the different units. ● Unit 1: Outcomes are assessed through an externally set, written examination paper, worth a maximum of 70 marks and 1 hour 30 minutes in duration ● Unit 3: Learning Outcomes are assessed through an externally set, written examination paper, worth a maximum of 60 marks and 1 hour in duration. ● Optional Units: Internally assessed
