BTEC First Diploma in Sport13/11/2008 - Cathy Eckett |
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BTEC First Diploma in Sport (Performance) is a full time vocational qualification that is equivalent to 4 GCSE’s. The course is designed for students to be able to apply their learning in a vocational setting, so wherever possible students will become competent in areas directly related to the workplace. What will I learn? Unit 1 - The Body in Sport Unit 2 – Health, Safety and Injury in Sport Unit 3 – The Sports Industry Unit 9 – Psychology for Sports Performance Unit 10 – Nutrition for Sports Performance Unit 12 – Lifestyle and Sports Performance Who is the course for? • Students who wish to progress to the advanced level BTEC National Diploma/Certificate/Award after one year • For those with a strong interest in sport and of eventually working within the Sport and Leisure Industry How will I be assessed? The majority of assessment takes place through coursework, which builds up into a portfolio of evidence. Students are set assignments which involved completing a series of tasks within a specific deadline. This style of assessment is a real strength of the course as it allows students the opportunity to use the specialist library and IT resources alongside tutor support, in order to ensure that the work they submit is reflective of their knowledge and understanding without the time pressure of exams. Grades are awarded as Pass, Merit or Distinction. As well as written assignments, students can be assessed through a group work, laboratory reports, phase tests, presentations and practical tests. What are the entry requirements? This is an access to A Level/BTEC National course for students wishing to study at advanced level, but have not got their required GCSE’s. This course can be taken alongside retake GCSE Maths, English and Science. Future opportunities With London 2012 now within this countries sights, there are more opportunities within the Sport and Active Leisure industry. Courses like the BTEC’s develop students skills, enabling them to exit into roles from each level of the courses offered. The skills students develop will prepare them for life within the sports industry, but these skills are not exclusive and can be easily transferred into a wide variety of occupations. The BTEC First Diploma in Sport (Performance) is intended as a stepping stone onto the BTEC National Certificate in Sport (Performance and Excellence). This progression will inevitably depend on your performance, with a minimum of a Merit profile being required for progression. There are also opportunities to progress into employment areas such as public and private leisure/health careers. Your Personal Tutor and careers advisors are available to help you make the right choice when it is time to plan the next step. |
