Brookway High School and Sports College
BTEC First Sport - Assessment Sheet
Name:
Unit 1: The Body in Sport
Assignment Title
Pass
Assignment 1:
Investigate the three body systems.
Identify the major bones of the body
using diagrams (i.e. structure) (P1).
2. Describe how bones grow (P1).
3. Describe the functions of the
skeletal systems (P1).
4. Identify the structure of the
cardiovascular system using diagrams
(P5).
5. Describe the functions of the
cardiovascualr system (P5).
6. Identify the structure of the
respiratory system using diagrams
(P5).
7. Describe the functions of the
respiratory systems (P6).
8. Describe the different types of
muscle (P3).
9. Identify the major muscles of the
body using diagrams (P3).
10. Explain how muscles initiate
movement (P3).
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Describe the structure and
function of the skeleton and
how bones grow (P1).
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Describe the different types
of muscle, the major muscles
in the body, and how the
muscles move (P3).
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Describe the structure and
function of the
cardiovascular system and
how it is affected by
exercise (P5).
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Describe the structure and
function of the respiratory
system and how it is
affected by exercise (P6).
1.
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Brookway High School and Sports College
BTEC First Sport - Assessment Sheet
Name:
Unit 1: The Body in Sport
Assignment Title
Pass
Merit
Distinction
Assignment 2:
Muscular Movements
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Choose a sporting movement from
four different sports.
E.g. Chest Pass.
Describe the movement in detail,
broken down into three phases.
For each movement, name the
synovial joint allowing the movement
(M1).
Describe how the muscles are
working referring to the types of
movement and muscular contraction
(P3, M1 M3, D1).
Name the muscles which are
contracting/
relaxing (P3, M3,
D1).
Explain why and how the
muscoskeletal systems generate
these movements (D1).
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Describe the different types
of muscle, the major muscles
in the body, and how the
muscles move (P3).
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Identify the movement
occurring at synovial
joints during three
different types of
physical activity (M1).
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Give examples of
different types of
muscular contraction
relating to four different
types of physical activity
(M3).
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Analyse four
sporting movements,
detailing the
musculoskeletal
actions occurring
and the contractions
necessary (D1).
Brookway High School and Sports College
BTEC First Sport - Assessment Sheet
Name:
Unit 1: The Body in Sport
Assignment Title
Pass
Merit
Distinction
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Assignment 3:
Effects Of Exercise
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Describe what happens to the bones
during exercise (P2, M2).
Describe what happens to the joints
during exercise (P2, M2).
Describe what happens to the
skeletal muscles during exercise (P4).
Describe what happens to the heart
and the blood during exercise (M4).
Describe what happens to the
respiratory system during exercise
(M5).
Describe the long term effects of
exercise to the bones, joints,
skeletal muscles, the heart, the blood
and the respiratory system (P2, P4,
P5, P6, M2, M4, M5).
Analyse the effects of exercise on
the musco-skeltal system (D2).
Analyse the effects of exercise on
the cardiorespiratory system (D3).
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Identify the effects of exercise
on bones and joints (P2).
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Identify the effects of exercise
on skeletal muscles (P4).
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Explain the effects of
exercise on bones and joints
(M2).
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Explain the effects of
exercise on the cardiovascular
system (M4).
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Explain the effects of
exercise on the respiratory
system (M5).
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Analyse the effects of
exercise on the
musculoskeletal system
(D2).
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Analyse the effects of
exercise on the
cardiorespiratory
system (D3).
Brookway High School and Sports College
BTEC First Sport - Assessment Sheet
Name:
Unit 1: The Body in Sport
Assignment Title
Pass
Merit
Assignment 4:
Description of Energy Systems
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Choose two types of physical activity
which use the aerobic system and two
types of physical activity which uses
the anaerobic system (P7).
Describe the two types of physical
activities chosen and name the
energy system being used in each
activity (P7).
Describe how each energy system
works (M6).
Identify the number of calories
needed for each activity (M6).
Explain which activities require more
energy, referring to the number of
calories being consumed and the
duration of the exercise. (M6).
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Identify two types of
physical activity that use the
aerobic energy system and
two that use the anaerobic
energy systems (P7).
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Explain the energy
requirements of four
different types of
physical activity (M6).
Distinction
Brookway High School and Sports College
BTEC First Sport - Assessment Sheet
Name:
Unit 2: Health, Safety and Injury in Sport
Assignment Title
Pass
Merit
Distinction
Assignment 1:
Identifying Risks and Hazards
1.
2.
3.
Choose two different sports and
describe at least six different risks
and hazards associated with each
sport (P1).
For the risks and hazards which you
have identified, explain why these
hazards can cause injury (M1).
Compare the two sports which you
have chosen. Compare the
seriousness of the risks and the
injuries that can occur in the two
sports. You need to look at the
similarities and differences between
the sports and make appropriate
comments (D1).
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Describe six risks and
hazards associated with
sports participation. (P1).
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Explain risks and hazards
associated with sports
participation. (M1).
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Give a detailed
account of why
participants are at
risk of injury whilst
taking part in sport
(D1).
Brookway High School and Sports College
BTEC First Sport - Assessment Sheet
Name:
Unit 2: Health, Safety and Injury in Sport
Assignment Title
Pass
Merit
Distinction
Assignment 2:
Minimising the Risk of Injury in Sport
1.
2.
3.
Choose a sport and describe how
specialist equipment can be used to
minimise the risk of injury. (D2).
Analyse the use of specialist
equipment to minimise the risk of
injury. You need to discuss how
effective the equipment can be (D2).
In your chosen sport describe at
least three rules which are related to
health, safety and injury (P2, M2).
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Describe prominent rules,
regulations and legislation
relating to health and safety
and injury in sports
participation (P2).
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Explain prominent rules,
regulations and legislation
relating to health and
safety and injury in
sports participation (M2).
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Analyse the use of
specialist equipment
to minimise the risk
of injury (D2).
Brookway High School and Sports College
BTEC First Sport - Assessment Sheet
Name:
Unit 2: Health, Safety and Injury in Sport
Assignment Title
Pass
Merit
Assignment 3:
Causes and Symptoms of Injuries
1.
2.
3.
Choose two different sports and
describe at least four different
types of injury which can occur in
those sports (P3).
For each injury describe how the
injury can be caused and the signs
and symptoms of the injury (P3, P4).
Explain why each injury is associated
with that sport (M3).
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Describe four different
types of injuries associated
with sports participation and
their underlying causes (P3).
Describe types and signs of
illnesses relating to sports
participation (P4).
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Explain why certain
injuries and illnesses are
associated with sports
participation (M3).
Distinction
Brookway High School and Sports College
BTEC First Sport - Assessment Sheet
Name:
Unit 2: Health, Safety and Injury in Sport
Assignment Title
Pass
Merit
Assignment 4:
Dealing with an Accident
1.
Assess an accident, consisting of
three casualties (P5, M4).
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Deal with casualties
suffering form three
different injuries and/or
illnesses, with teacher
support (P5).
How to Achieve a Higher Grade
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Deal
with
casualties
suffering from three
different injuries and/or
illnesses (M4).
Distinction
Brookway High School and Sports College
BTEC First Sport - Assessment Sheet
Name:
Unit 2: Health, Safety and Injury in Sport
Assignment Title
Pass
Merit
Assignment 5:
Risk Assessment
1.
2.
Choose a sport and complete a risk
assessment relevant to the sport
(P6).
Describe contingency plans that can
be used in a risk assessment (M5).
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Complete a risk assessment
relevant to sport. (P6).
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Describe
contingency
plans that can be used in
a risk assessment (M5).
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Brookway High School and Sports College
BTEC First Sport - Assessment Sheet
Name:
Unit 4: Preparation for Sport
Assignment Title
Pass
Merit
Distinction
Assignment 1:
Lifestyle
1.
2.
3.
4.
Describe at least four lifestyle factors
that may affect the performance of
your athletes (P2).
Explain how these lifestyle factors can
have a negative affect on performance
(M1).
Give possible recommendations to help
the athletes to achieve a more positive
lifestyle (D1).
Explain how these recommendations will
have a positive effect on performance
(D1).
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Describe four different
lifestyle factors that can
affect sports
performance (P2).
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Explain the effects of
fitness and the lifestyle
of sports performers on
sports performance (M1).

Evaluate the effects
of lifestyle factors
on sports
performance,
providing
recommendations
for changes (D1).
Brookway High School and Sports College
BTEC First Sport - Assessment Sheet
Name:
Unit 4: Preparation for Sport
Assignment Title
Pass
Merit
Distinction
Assignment 2:
Fitness Testing
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Choose a sport that takes place at your
Sports Centre. Describe the
components of physical fitness needed
for that sport and explain why each
component of fitness is important for
that particular sport (P1).
Choose three components of fitness and
describe three tests which will test
each component of fitness (P3).
Conduct the tests correctly and record
the results accurately (P3, M3).
Comment on the results of each test
(M2).
Critically analyse the fitness test
results by commenting on the
strengths/weaknesses and drawing valid
conclusions. Provide recommendations
for future training activities (D2).
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Describe the components of
fitness and their effect on
sports performance (P1).
Select and conduct three
suitable tests, related to
different areas of fitness, in
order to assess the fitness
of a selected sports
performer, with teacher
support, recording results
accurately (P3).
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Independently select and
conduct three suitable
tests, related to
different areas of
fitness, in order to
assess the fitness of a
selected sports
performer, accurately
recording and
interpreting results (M2).

Analyse the fitness
test results drawing
valid conclusions and
making
recommendations
for future sports
performance (D2).
Brookway High School and Sports College
BTEC First Sport - Assessment Sheet
Name:
Unit 4: Preparation for Sport
Assignment Title
Pass
Merit
Assignment 3:
Training Programme
1.
Choose a sport that takes place at
your Sports Centre. Plan a six week
training programme for an athlete
within this sport. Make sure that you
choose at least one component of
fitness that the athlete wishes to
improve, relative to the sport. You
should identify the training to be
carried out each day and the time/
intensity. Remember the training
programme must be progressive, i.e.
it must get harder as the weeks go
by (P4, M3).
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Plan with teacher support, a
six week training programme
for a selected sports
performer. (P4).
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Independently plan a six
week training programme
for a selected sports
performer. (M3).
Distinction
Brookway High School and Sports College
BTEC First Sport - Assessment Sheet
Name:
Unit 4: Preparation for Sport
Assignment Title
Pass
Merit
Assignment 4:
Dietary Guidelines
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Choose a sport that takes place at your
Sports Club. Produce an information
sheet that presents dietary guidelines
for an athlete within this particular
sport (P5).
You should include the recommended
intake from the different food groups
(P5).
You should produce daily meal plans
over a two week period (P5).
On the plan you should indicate which
food group is being eaten and the timing
of the food intake (e.g. referring to
training and competition) (M5).
You should refer to hydration and
nutritional supplements (P5).
You need to explain why the athlete is
eating what they are, when they are
(M5).
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Prepare and present dietary
guidelines for a selected
sports performer, providing
suitable daily meal plans over
a two week period (P5).
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Explain dietary guidelines
and meal plans (M5).
Distinction
Brookway High School and Sports College
BTEC First Sport - Assessment Sheet
Name:
Unit 4: Preparation for Sport
Assignment Title
Pass
Merit
Distinction
Assignment 5:
Psychological Factors
1.
2.
3.
Produce a leaflet for athletes and
parents that describe the basic
psychological factors that can affect
training and performance. You should
include motivation, arousal and
anxiety, personality and
concentration (P6).
Describe how each of these factors
affect training or performance (M5).
Critically analyse psychological
factors that affect training and
performance indicating both positive
and negative affects of these
factors (D3).

Identify psychological
factors that can affect
sports training and
performance and what the
effects on sports training
and performance could be
(P6).
How to Achieve a Higher Grade
To achieve a __________________________________ grade you need to:
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Describe psychological
factors that can affect
sports training and
performance and what
the effects on sports
training and performance
could be (M5).
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Analyse
psychological
factors that affect
sports training and
performance (D3).