There are two options for Sixth Form study available from the PE department.
OPTION 1: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport (course code: 601/7218/6) (1 A Level equivalent).
OPTION 2: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport (course code: 603/0460/1) (2 A Level equivalent).
Why study BTEC Sport?
The course offers an accepted qualification for entry to university and is highly desirable for courses in Sport Science, Physiotherapy, Sport Journalism, Physical Education teaching, Sports Coaching and the Leisure and Recreation industry as a whole. Alternatively, candidates can use the UCAS points awarded to gain entry onto entirely unrelated courses should they wish to study a different subject at degree level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport (1 A Level equivalent).
How is the course structured?
This course is the equivalent of one A Level and provides the following amounts of UCAS points:
Distinction* = 56 points, Distinction = 48 points, Merit = 32 points, Pass = 16 points.
Learners will be prepared for exams or complete assignments in the following 4 modules:
Anatomy and Physiology (exam, externally assessed)
Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-Being (synoptic paper, externally assessed)
Professional Development in the Sports Industry (coursework: internally assessed)
Practical Sports Performance (coursework: internally assessed)
How is the course assessed?
The course is 67% externally assessed and 33% internally assessed. The external assessment includes one exam, which is worth 33% of the overall grade.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport (2 A Level equivalent).
This course is the equivalent of two A Levels and provides the following amount of UCAS points:
D*D*= 112 points, D*D= 104 points, DD= 96 points, DM= 80 points, MM= 64 points, MP= 48 points, PP= 32 points.
Learners will be prepared for exams or complete coursework assignments in the following 9 modules:
Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology (exam: externally assessed).
Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Wellbeing (synoptic: externally assessed).
Unit 22: Investigating Business in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry (exam: externally assessed).
Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry (coursework: internally assessed).
Unit 4: Sports Leadership (coursework: internally assessed).
Unit 5: Application of Fitness Testing (coursework: internally assessed).
Unit 6: Sports Psychology (coursework: internally assessed).
Unit 8: Coaching for Performance (coursework: internally assessed).
Unit 23: Skill Acquisition in Sport (coursework: internally assessed).
The course is 45% externally assessed and 55% internally assessed. The external assessment includes two exams and one synoptic paper.
Who should choose the BTEC Sport courses?
The BTEC course represents an excellent opportunity for students interested in sport and physical education to pursue this subject area to a higher standard, gaining widely applicable knowledge and skills in the process. Universities will welcome applications for sport-related degree courses from students who have completed this course, although it may be less relevant for some other degree disciplines. Please seek advice from any of the academic PE staff if you would like to find out more about this course and whether it is for you. In recent years’, BTEC students have gone on to study at a range of universities such as Loughborough, Cardiff, Durham and Newcastle.
BTEC Sport will appeal to those students who have enjoyed GCSE PE, possibly reached a high level of performance in a range of physical activities, or who have the ability and the desire to acquire a detailed appreciation of the background to such activities. There are no specific GCSE grade requirements for entry into either BTEC option.