• Level 3
• Award is equivalent to 120 – 40 UCAS points
(one A level at A – E)
• Principle aim gain understanding of the sport sector by applying theory to practical situations
• No exam, completely course work based.
• Delivered over four and a half lessons a week.

Four core units:
• Unit 1- Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
• Unit 2- The Physiology of Fitness
• Unit 3- Assessing Risk in Sport
• Unit 7 – Fitness testing for Sport and Exercise
Plus three units to be chosen from topics such as sports coaching, fitness testing, sport psychology, sports nutrition and practical sport.

• Each unit assessed on evidence produced by candidate 100% coursework.
• Variety of ways evidence developed into a portfolio: presentations, role play, diary/log or projects.
• Units – assignment brief- scenario – task
• Task deadlines – teacher feedback
• Teacher marking – IV - EV

• Understanding Theory
• Investigating Topic
• Gathering Information
• Discussing/Recording/Organising
• Writing
• Presentation of Findings
• Evaluation

Course Assessment Breakdown
All work completed will be combined as evidence of your achievement in this subject.
Work will be assessed into one of FOUR categories as outlined on assessment sheet :
•Ungraded/working towards
•Pass
•Merit
•Distinction

What makes a good BTEC Sport
Student?
• Enthusiasm for all aspects of sport.
• GCSE PE or BTEC Sport Level 2 experience is an advantage but not necessarily essential.
• Well organised and able to meet deadlines.
• Enjoys coursework approach.
• An appreciation that BTEC Sport is not all about practical lessons. It is an academic subject and students will be expected to work as hard as in it as any other subject.

• Theory books
• Department Record Cards
• Plastic Wallets/Binders/Lever Arch
–Coursework
–Homework
• Label all items
• Show where to put work

Coursework:
• Each section of your work will be given a deadline.
• Before the deadline, you will want to check your work and revise it according to the guidance given.
• Check the assessment sheet for guidance. If unsure what to do next, make sure that you ask. You need to be sure you understand what you are needing to show as evidence.

Students will be expected to:
• Read newspaper/listen to news
• Bring in any relevant items
• Read textbook
• Complete homework on time
• Use class time wisely
• Ask questions