Edexcel BTEC Extended Certificate in Sport

Students are required to attend one day per week. In 2012-13 this is on Tuesdays for Years 10 and 11 students. The hours of attendance are 10am-2.30pm.

The aim is to meet the needs of learners who wish to work and develop a career within the sport and active leisure sector. At level 1 Learners will be encouraged to participate in a wide range of sport and active leisure activities. The level 2/3 will give learners a solid foundation in the sector, enabling them to develop essential skills required for gaining employment, securing career progression, or progressing to further qualifications and training required to achieve their career aspirations.

Units include:

• Fitness Testing and Training
• Practical Sport
• Anatomy & Physiology for sport
• Technical skills & Tactical Awareness for Sport

The teaching of these subjects will be a combination of both theory and practical sessions.

Functional Skills
You will also work towards nationally recognised functional qualifications in English, Maths and ICT.

Assessment strategies will consist of practical observations, written evidence, reports and presentations.

Successful learners may progress to a full time post 16 Level 3 programme, Apprenticeship or employment.

All progression routes are reliant upon the student reaching certain levels in Literacy and Numeracy.