Physical Education & Sport

Course Details

The course is split into four separate components:

Component 1 (40%), is concerned with three distinct theoretical units of Applied Anatomy and Physiology, Exercise Physiology and Applied Movement Analysis.

Component 2 (30%), is concerned with a further three theoretical units of Skill Acquisition, Sports Psychology and Sport and Society.

Component 3 (15%), tests the practical performance and skills of the student as a player or coach.

Component 4 (15%), is a classroom-based coursework which includes a performance analysis of students in their sport and personal development programme aimed at improving students’ ability in their sport.

Assessment

Enrichment opportunities

As well as the potential to assist with Sixth Form sports teams and House events, students have the opportunity to assist with the development of lower school sport by assisting teachers in lessons or with extra-curricular sport

Student Voice

"PE is a subject not to be taken lightly as there is a lot of varied content in the course such as physiology, psychology, technology and history but this makes it interesting!"

Progression

Studying Physical Education at A level prepares students for a multitude of courses at university and for moving into the world of work. Throughout the course students develop highly transferable skills such as decision making, problem solving, communication skills and familiarity with both quantitative and qualitative data. If students are considering university, the course’s blend of scientific knowledge allows them to access many scientific degrees either with or without a sporting focus.

Courses could include biology, sports science, sports psychology, sports technology, leisure, teaching and sports coaching amongst others and could lead to careers in those areas. Outside of university the course aids students in a wide range of careers including working in the public sector or sporting organisations, leisure management, charities, sports development or sports coaching. 

Course Details

BTEC qualifications embody a learner-centred approach to the curriculum, with a flexible, unit-based structure and knowledge applied in project-based assessments. They focus on the holistic development of the practical, interpersonal and thinking skills required to succeed in employment and higher education.

Students are able to choose between two BTEC Sport courses; The National Extended Certificate which is equivalent to one A Level and the National Diploma that is equivalent to two A Levels.

The BTEC level 3 Extended National Certificate in Sport offers a broad basis of study for the sport sector. This qualification is designed to support progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels.  It will also support a pathway into the sports industry. 

The course is split into three mandatory units;

Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology 

Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Wellbeing

Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry

An additional optional unit is decided upon from a wide range provided by BTEC.

Assessment

Exam board - Edexcel

This qualification is graded using a scale of Pass to Distinction* and is equivalent to one A level.

Course specification

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Progression

Studying BTEC prepares students for a multitude of courses in further education. The vocational aspect of the courses allows students to venture into the leisure industry, sport coaching, sports development and sporting organisers. The course will allow students to develop their problem solving, decision making and communication skills; needed in all industries.

Enrichment

As well as the potential to assist with Sixth Form sports teams and House events, there is the opportunity to assist with the development of lower school sport by assisting teachers in lessons or with extra-curricular sport.

Course Details

The BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport offers a development on the National Extended Certificate in Sport outlined to the left, covering a wider range of the sport sector. This qualification covers all four units of the National Extended Certificate as detailed to the left plus an additional five units. It is equivalent in size to two A Levels. It has been designed as part of a two-year programme when studied alongside further Level 3 qualifications.

The course is split into nine different units across the two-year programme as below (including the four units covered in the National Extended Certificate):

Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology

Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Wellbeing

Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry

Unit 4: Sports Leadership

Unit 5: Application of Fitness Testing

Unit 10: Sports Event Organisation

Unit 22: Investigating Business in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry

Unit 23: Skill Acquisition in Sport

Unit 25: Rules, Regulations and Officiating in Sport

Assessment

Exam board - Edexcel

This qualification is graded using a scale of Pass to Distinction* and is equivalent to two A levels.

Course specification

View the full course specification here

Progression

Studying the BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport prepares students for a multitude of sport courses in further education. The vocational aspect of the courses allows students to venture into the leisure industry, sport coaching, sports development and sporting organisers. The course will allow students to develop their problem solving, decision making and communication skills; needed in all industries.

Enrichment

As part of the assessment of the course students have the opportunity to lead and coach students in lower year groups. Students may also assist with Sixth Form sports teams, House events and with the development of lower school sport by assisting teachers in lessons or with extra-curricular sport

Course Details

NCFE qualifications are virtually identical to BTEC qualifications. The NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity (Sports Coaching) aims to provide students with specialist knowledge, skills and understanding relating to the sport and physical activity sector, in areas such as exercise, health and lifestyle and preparing for a career in sport. The content for the course has been developed with employers and subject experts to ensure that it is entirely relevant.

Students have to complete the following mandatory units:

• Exercise, health and lifestyle
• Preparing for a career in sport and physical activity
• Sports coaching
• Analysis of sports performance

Assessment

Exam board – NCFE

Students are assessed internally through a portfolio of evidence built up over the two year course. Students’ portfolio of evidence will be externally quality assured. Students will complete tasks for their various units to meet the assessment requirements and will need to sign a declaration at the end of each unit to verify their work has been produced independently. The school will then send a sample of the evidence portfolios to NCFE for external moderation.

Course specification

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Progression

NCFE qualifications offer the best of sector-based vocational education that are tailored to allow students to either progress to higher education or enter the world of work. They focus on providing a good mix of practical and theoretical learning and offer a variety of pathways for study. Alongside, the two BTEC Sport courses available to study, this qualification provides the perfect platform for launching students into further studies and careers in the world of sports and sports coaching

Enrichment

As well as the potential to assist with Sixth Form sports teams and House events, there is the opportunity to assist with the development of lower school sport by assisting teachers in lessons or with extra-curricular sport.