The Bushey Academy
Science and Sport
BTEC Handbook 2012-13
Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sport
During the next 2 years you are going to be studying the BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in
Sport. This handbook will provide you, the learner with the details you need to be successful in
your BTEC course. The handbook includes details of what you are going to study, how you are
going to learn and be assessed, expectations and will hopefully answer all the questions you may
have about the course, if it doesn’t then please ask one of the members of the PE Department. As
well as this handbook you will also receive a copy of the assessment calendar which details all of
your assessments for all units and the deadlines for each assignment.
The PE Department
Mr J Wall, Director of Zone; Science and Sport jwall@thebusheyacademy.org
Mrs N Williams, 2nd in charge of Physical Education nwilliams@thebusheyacademy.org
Mr J Putman, Teacher of Physical Education jputman@thebusheyacademy.org
Miss S Higgs, Teacher of Physical Education shiggs@thebusheyacademy.org
Miss L Fairweather Teacher of Physical Education lfairweather@thebusheyacademy.org
The course objectives
BTEC Nationals are Level 3 qualifications designed to provide highly specialist work-related
qualifications in a range of vocational sectors. They give learners the knowledge, understanding
and skills that they need to prepare for employment. The qualifications provide progression
opportunities within the same cognate or related areas of study within universities and other
institutions. They attract UCAS points that equate to similar-sized general qualifications within
education institutions within the UK. On successful completion of a BTEC National qualification, a
learner can progress to or within employment and/or continue their study in the same, or related
vocational area.
The 60-credit BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sport
The 60-credit BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in extends the specialist work-related focus of the
BTEC Level 3 Certificate and covers the key knowledge and practical skills required in the appropriate
vocational sector. The BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma offers greater flexibility and a choice of
emphasis through the optional units. It is broadly equivalent to one GCE A Level.
The BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma offers an engaging programme for those who are clear about
the area of employment that they wish to enter. These learners may wish to extend their programme
through the study of a general qualification such as GCE AS Levels, additional specialist learning (eg
through another BTEC qualification) or a complementary NVQ. These learning programmes can be
developed to allow learners to study related and complementary qualifications without duplication of
content. This course is studied over 2 years. During Year 1 learners will complete units 1, 2, 3 and 7
as part of the Level 3 certificate, following successful completion learners will then progress into a 2nd
year of study and complete a further 3 units (as listed below)
The Units
During the first year you will study a total of four units that have the combined credit value of 30 as
set out by the course specification.
Unit Title: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
The aim of this unit is to explore the structure and function of the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular
and respiratory systems and also to learn the fundamentals of the energy systems.
On completion of this unit a learner should:
1 Know the structure and function of the skeletal system
2 Know the structure and function of the muscular system
3 Know the structure and function of the cardiovascular system
4 Know the structure and function of the respiratory system
5 Know the different types of energy systems.
Unit completion date: 26/10/12
Unit Title: The Physiology of Fitness
This unit provides an opportunity for learners to explore the body’s response to acute exercise and
how the body adapts to long-term exercise participation.
On completion of this unit a learner should:
1 Know the body’s response to acute exercise
2 Know the long-term effects of exercise on the body systems
3 Be able to investigate the physiological effects of exercise on the body systems.
Unit completion date: 19/12/12
Unit Title: Assessing Risk in Sport
The aim of this unit is to make the learner explicitly aware of the vital nature of risk assessment and
its management within the sports industry.
On completion of this unit a learner should:
1 Know the key factors that influence health and safety in sport
2 Be able to carry out risk assessments
3 Know how to maintain the safety of participants and colleagues in a sports environment
4 Be able to plan a safe sporting activity
Unit completion date: 28/6/13
Unit Title: Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise
The aim of this unit is to enable learners to gain an understanding of fitness testing and the
importance of health screening and health monitoring tests.
On completion of this unit a learner should:
1 Know a range of laboratory-based and field-based fitness tests
2 Be able to use health screening techniques
3 Be able to administer appropriate fitness tests
4 Be able to interpret the results of fitness tests and provide feedback.
Unit completion date: 27/3/13
During the 2nd year students will study a further 3 units worth a total of 30 credits (10 per credits per
unit completed)
Unit 4 Fitness Training and Programming
The aim of this unit is for learners to be able to plan fitness training sessions and design fitness training
programmes.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this unit a learner should:
1 Know different methods of fitness training
2 Be able to plan a fitness training session
3 Be able to plan a fitness training programme
4 Be able to review a fitness training programme.
Unit Completion date: 24/5/13
Unit 9 Practical Individual Sports
The aim of this unit is to enable learners to explore the skills, techniques, tactics and rules of individual
sports through active participation.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this unit a learner should:
1 Know the skills, techniques and tactics required in selected individual sports
2 Know the rules and regulations of selected individual sports
3 Be able to assess own performance in selected individual sports
4 Be able to assess the performance of other individuals in selected individual sports
Unit completion date: 26/10/12
Unit 15 Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise
The aim of this unit is for learners to be able to design, plan, deliver and review exercise sessions
which meet the needs of different client groups.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this unit a learner should:
1 Know the principles of safe and effective exercise sessions
2 Be able to design an exercise programme
3 Be able to plan and lead an exercise session
4 Be able to review the design of an exercise programme and leading of an exercise session.
Unit completion date: 15/2/13
Assessment
All of the units studied will be internally assessed. There are no external examinations.
All assessment for BTEC First qualifications is criterion referenced, based on the achievement of
all the specified learning outcomes.
Each unit within the qualification has specified assessment and grading criteria which are to be
used for grading purposes. A summative unit grade can be awarded at pass, merit or distinction:
to achieve a ‘pass’ a learner must have satisfied all the pass criteria
to achieve a ‘merit’ a learner must additionally have satisfied all the merit criteria
to achieve a ‘distinction’ a learner must additionally have satisfied all the distinction criteria.
A grading scale of pass, merit and distinction is applied to all units.
During the course you will undertake a variety of different assessment methods, these could
include; practical work alongside witness statements, written reports, presentations, designing
different publications such as posters, leaflets or booklets.
When an assignment is set you will receive an assignment brief.
The assignment brief will outline:
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unit details the title of the work
dates and duration of the work
the scenario of the work
tasks that need to be undertaken by the student
evidence that the student needs to produce
assessment dates
the grading criteria being assessed
a resource list to help you complete the task
Along side the assignment brief at the start of every unit your teacher will provide you with a copy
of the unit content sheet, which includes the assessment criteria (this is provided by the exam
board). When completing an assignment it is essential that you make full use of the unit content
sheet and assignment brief together.
When submitting your work you must make sure you include; Unit title, Assessment Title and your
name is clearly marked on your work.
Deadlines are set for you and your teacher. They are in place to help manage your time effectively
and ensure that you stay up to date with all of your work. Once you have handed in your work to
your teacher they will then mark your work within 3 weeks of you submitting it, then another
member of the PE Department may mark your work this is a process known as internal verification.
Following this process you will receive feedback written onto the assignment brief.
If your work does not meet the required standard your teacher will provide you with written
guidance on how to improve your work and will set a second deadline for the work to be re done.
All of your coursework will be kept in school once it is completed.
Recording student marks
Student marks are recorded on each of the assignment briefs. The feedback
will give the student information of why assessment decisions were
awarded and will give students ideas and ways to improve the work.
Students will receive a copy of all assessment feedback to store in their files, teachers will also
keep a copy and the grades will be recorded onto the schools Excel spreadsheets which the
programme manager is responsible for setting up at the beginning of each academic year.
Storage of student evidence
All student evidence will be stored at the centre and organised by the
Programme Leader. Copies of all assessment decisions, marks and student tracking records are
held centrally to support students in the assessment process.
Health and Safety
Your safety in lessons is of paramount importance. It is our aim to provide all learners with a safe
learning environment in which to progress. We follow the Academy’s Health and Safety policy. As
well as this policy the PE department has different risk assessments for the range of facilities and
activities that you will be taking part in during the course. It is essential that you understand and
follow all the instructions given to you by your teacher(s) during the course for your own and others
safety. Some of the content of the course will involve you understanding and writing risk
assessment which will help you in understanding the full importance of health and safety when
participating in physical activity.
Equal Opportunities
The PE department complies with the Equal Opportunities policy at the Bushey Academy. No
judgements or prejudice shall be made about an individual based on gender, age, race, ethnicity.
Plagiarism
This copying work and passing it off as your own, this is effectively cheating. Your teacher will
identify any issues of plagiarism with you via written feedback as well as verbal discussion. The
PE department follows the Bushey Academy’s policy on Plagiarism. To avoid plagiarism always
write using your own words or if unsure of something please reference you work by naming the
resource you have taken the information from.
Appeals procedure
Following an assessment decision if you are unhappy with the decision you have the right to
appeal the decision. Below sets out the Bushey Academy’s appeals procedure.
Tutorial Arrangements
As well as having your ‘normal’ timetabled lessons you will also have the opportunity to attend
extra catch up sessions. You can use these sessions to help complete coursework, get further
help and advice from your teachers, improve your current grade. These sessions will be
advertised on the PE Department’s Enrichment timetable (a copy of which you will find in your form
room) as well as posters up around the academy. The current catch opportunities are;
Day
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Time
3.15pm – 4.30pm
3.15pm – 4.30pm
3.15pm – 4.30pm
Venue
Room B022
Room B022
Room B022
Programme Timetable
Each week you will receive 6 lessons, below sets out the plan for the course;
Year 1
Term
1
2
3
Unit(s)
The Principles of Anatomy & Physiology
The Physiology of Fitness
Fitness testing for Sport and Exercise
Assessing Risk in Sport
Coursework completion, catch up and sign off
Teacher(s)
LFa
LFa
SHi
SHi
LFa/SHi
Unit(s)
Practical Individual Sports
Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise
Fitness Testing and Programming
Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise
Fitness Testing and Programming
Coursework completion, catch up and sign off
Teacher(s)
SHi
JPu
JWa
JPu
JWa
JWa
Year 2
Term
1
2
3