Physical Education - BTEC
GCSE physical Education - BTEC
Examination Board: Pearson
Who to speak to:
Mr Nicholls
WHY SHOULD STUDENTS CHOOSE physical education?
You should study BTEC Sport if you enjoy your PE lessons and have a passion for sport and physical activities.
This is a vocational course, where you will develop your knowledge and understanding of a practical subject by applying your learning and skills in a work-related context.
BTEC sport will give you the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.
WHAT WILL STUDENTS NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS COURSE?
You should take part in sport/recreation outside of class time in a number of different activities.
You will want to follow a course that develops knowledge and understanding through practical involvement.
You will be interested in the physiological and psychological impacts of sport and exercise.
You will have a desire to improve practical sports skills.
SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS
This course is suitable for students of all abilities. Depending on the cohort of students, assignment modules and briefs can be tailored to individuals. We also look at educational trips to facilitate students learning in a practical environment. During Unit 1 we run personalised intervention and support at lunch.
Course DEscription and Content
You will study a mixture of academic theory with applied vocational practice which aims to develop your knowledge and practical skills.
You will complete three Mandatory Units, which are Fitness for Sport and Exercise, Practical Sport Performance, and Applying the Principles of Personal Training. You will then complete an additional optional module, which is currently The Sports Performer in Action.
Assessment
The first unit is externally assessed through an online exam which is 25% of the final mark. The exam can be re-taken once, with the best mark being carried through.
The remaining 75% of the course is broken into three different assignment based modules, each contributing 25% to the overall mark. The content can be assessed using various methods to meet the needs of all students and to ensure a wide variety of skills are developed.
They are listed below;
Data analysis
Reports
Interview
Practical observation
Case studies
Presentations
FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREER PATHWAYS
Post 16 opportunities from studying BTEC Sport include Level 3 Nationals in Sport or Sport and Exercise Sciences, A level PE, and, in due course, to enter employment in the sport and active leisure sector.