Edexcel BTEC Level 3
Subsidiary Diploma in Sport

Starter...
1. Give me 10!
Write down 10 reasons why you want to study BTEC sport in the 6 th form
2. Name the sport and the most important component of fitness needed to be successful in this sport

Session Focus
1. Gain a better understanding of the BTEC level 3 course:
 Units of study
 How it is assessed
 Course expectations
1. Take part in fitness testing and produce a fitness profile of yourself
2. Complete an assignment task to develop understanding of what is expected for the assessment criteria (Pass, Merit, Distinction)

What is a BTEC Level 3
Subsidiary Diploma in Sport?
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A vocational/work related qualification
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2 Year Course
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Study 7 Units of work
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Equivalent to 1 A Level
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Course work assessment – no final exams
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Assessments are based on assignments and practical work

Course Expectations
 Positive attitude towards learning and achieving the best
 Arrive ON TIME
 Be independent and organised
 Attend all lessons and catch up on work missed
 Meet deadlines!
 KIT – Black shorts/Plain black tracksuit bottoms, polo shirt – compulsory school polo with badge
 Lead extra curricular and lower school sessions – this is part of the course

Assessment
 Continuous assessment in the form of practical work e.g.
Performance, delivering practical sessions, conducting fitness tests, written assignments
 Video assessment
 Work is assessed in line with a grading criteria

Assessment and Grading Criteria
Criteria reference
To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the student is able to:
P1
Describe one test for each component of physical including advantages and disadvantages.
M1
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of one test for each component of physical fitness.
1b
1a
Task no.
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You are issued with an assignment brief which includes the assessment criteria for each unit of work
 Assignments are to be completed within a set time scale and deadlines are to be met

2
3
7
8
13
17
1
Unit
Number
Units of Work
Mandatory Units
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in
Sport
The Physiology of Fitness
Assessing Risk in Sport
Specialist Units
Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise
Practical Team Sports
Leadership in Sport
Psychology for Sports Performance
Year of
Study
12
12
12
12
13
12 & 13
13

Task...
Produce a Fitness Profile for yourself
 Carry out a number of fitness tests to establish how fit you are
 Record results
 Interpret results
 Produce report as a fitness profile
 Use the task sheet and resources provided for more information

Usain Bolt
Personal Information
Nickname( s)
Lightning Bolt
Nationality Jamaican
Born
21 August 1986 Sherwood Content , Trelawny ,
Jamaica
Residence Kingston , Jamaica
Height
Weight
Sport
Event(s)
Club
6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
94 kg (207 lb)
Track and field
Sprints
Racers Track Club
Personal Best
Performance
100 m
200 m
300 m
400 m
9.58
19.19
30.97
45.28
Date
16 AUG 2009
20 AUG 2009
27 MAY 2010
05 MAY 2007