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Pearson Level 1/Level 2 BTEC Tech Award in Sport (2022)
Content Overview
Component 1: Preparing Participants to Take Part in Sport and Physical Activity
Learners will explore the different types and provision of sport and physical activity available for different types of participants, barriers to participation and ways to overcome these barriers to increase participation in sport and physical activity. They will also research equipment and technological advances in a chosen sport or physical activity and how to prepare our bodies for participation in sport and physical activity.
Component 2: Taking Part and Improving Other Participants Sporting Performance
Learners will investigate the components of fitness and their effect on performance, take part in practical sport, explore the role of officials in sport and learn to apply methods and sporting drills to improve other participants’ sporting performance.
Component 3: Developing Fitness to Improve Other Participants’ Performance in Sport and Physical Activity
Learners will be introduced to and develop an understanding of the importance of fitness and the different types of fitness for performance in sport and physical activity. They will also develop an understanding of the body and fitness testing.
Why choose a BTEC Tech Award in Sport?
Developed from the popular BTEC First Award in Sport with some of the practical content from the BTEC Tech Award in Sport, Activity and Fitness (2018), this Tech Award is for learners interested in taking a hands-on course alongside their GCSEs that will offer them an insight into what it is like to work in the sector, giving them a broad introduction that keeps all of their options open and allows them to make an informed decision about their future learning and career.
The Tech Award gives learners the opportunity to develop sector-specific applied knowledge and skills through realistic vocational contexts. They will explore the different types and providers of sport and physical activity, as well as the equipment and technology available. Building on this, they will look at individuals’ differing needs, to gain an understanding of how to increase participation in sport while further developing their knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology in a contextualised way. They will then apply their knowledge and skills to planning and delivering sports activity sessions for participants in practical sessions.
In addition, this qualification enables learners to develop sector-specific skills such as sport analysis and sports leadership, and personal skills such as communication, planning, time management and teamwork, through a practical and skills-based approach to learning and assessment.
This qualification has been developed in close consultation with focus groups, current practitioners and employers to ensure that all of the key skills and areas of knowledge required for learners to work effectively in the sports industry are incorporated into both the content and the assessment process. The internally assessed components are task-based and largely practical, allowing learners to demonstrate their skills and ability – and their understanding of the theoretical content – in a way that suits them.
This course builds on and uses the knowledge and skills from GCSEs. It can be complementary learning for GCSEs in Dance, Business, Biology and Health and Social Care. It can also work alongside a GCSE in Physical Education – enhancing learners’ understanding of theory through applied learning, and covering content not directly covered in the GCSE such as leadership and teaching in sport. Successful completion of this course opens up progression to A Levels or the study of a vocational qualification at Level 3, such as a BTEC National in Sport or a BTEC National in Sport and Exercise Science.
Assessment Overview
Choosing a BTEC Tech Award
Tech Awards are Level 1/Level 2 courses that are of the same size and rigour as GCSEs, widening learners’ options at Key Stage 4, while keeping all their options open for progression into post-16 education and training. We have developed all our Tech Awards in consultation with subject specialists and secondary school and FE representatives, to ensure that they are engaging and fully up to date with current sector skills, behaviours and knowledge, learning both in the sector and more widely.
With a Tech Award learners will:
Get a taste of what a sector is like.
Gain transferable skills and confidence that will help them in the world today and prepare them for their futures.
Receive an introduction to vocational study.
Have opportunities to apply learning from their GCSE subjects to every day and work contexts.
Build applied knowledge and skills that show an aptitude for further learning both in the sector and more widely.
Embedding learning through application
Tech Award qualifications are designed to help learners:
Explore what it’s like to work in the sector and gain the underpinning knowledge and skills required to work in it.
Develop key knowledge, skills and behaviours, and learn about essential tools, techniques, and equipment.
Apply their learning to real-life contexts and vocational scenarios in both learning and assessment.
Vocational Courses Frequently Asked Questions
Vocational Courses Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Vocational Course?
Vocational Courses are high quality, hands-on qualifications grounded in the real world of work. For Vocational students, it’s all about learning by doing and putting what they learn into practice straight away. With their focus on skills-based learning, Vocational courses are designed around themed units. Rather than testing everything together at the end, Vocational Courses are assessed throughout the course using assignments set in real-life scenarios, where students develop and apply the practical knowledge and skills employers and higher education are looking for.
How many lessons do I get a week?
You will have 5 lessons of your chosen subject per fortnight. Normally 3 lessons one week and 2 lessons the following week.
How much practical work is there?
As much as possible lessons will include an element of practical work. In all Vocational Course areas you need to be able to show with written work that you have planned, carried out and evaluated your work in a range of projects. This means that in all courses there is an expectation that you complete written work following practical activities. If theory work is completed in good time there will be more opportunities for practical activities.
Does my work in Year 10 count?
Yes. All assignments set throughout the course will count towards your final grade. You must complete all the units set by your teacher in order to complete the course. Once deadlines have been met you will be awarded one chance to improve your work and then you can be told your final grade for that unit. After this there is no opportunity to improve it.
Will choosing a Vocational Course now limit my college choices?
No. The Vocational Courses courses are level 2 qualifications. This means that they are directly comparable to GCSE and as long as your performance is good in the subjects your options at college will not be affected.
Should I study more than one Vocational Course subject?
The answer to this depends on the individual. Students have in the past studied 2 and sometimes 3 Vocational Courses courses. You need to be able to plan your time well as you could have several assignments due at the same time if you choose more than one Vocational Course.
How is my work marked?
Project work will be marked by your teacher, possibly checked by another teacher in school and some are sent away for moderation by the exam body. All Vocational courses also include a component with an exam. You get two attempts at the exam in all courses.
Can I use evidence gathered outside of school?
Sometimes in BTEC sport students compete in sports that we do not offer in school. Evidence of this can be provided by making videos of performances or getting your coach to write witness statements of training sessions or competitions you have taken part in .
In Animal care you can use your own pets/animals as part of your projects. This might include a record of daily checks, pictures of you making sure their housing is clean and appropriate or videos of you handling the animals with care.
When will I get my grade?
Once teachers have awarded your final grade for each unit you will be given feedback on your work and told your grade for that assignment or component. Once you have completed all of the components your teacher will collate the results and be able to tell you your overall grade for the course.
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