BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Sport
Curriculum Area: Physical Education
Course Outline:
BTEC is a 2 year vocational qualification that prepares young people for future careers in the sports and leisure sector. The course is directly related to the real, everyday world and covers topics such as The Body, Health & Safety, Injury, Practical Sport, Participation in Sport, Planning and Leading Sports Activities and the Sports Industry. There are no examinations and all work is assessed via the production of a portfolio project which is continuously assessed throughout the course. BTEC qualifications are recognised by employers and educational institutions. BTEC also provides a good progression route to more advanced qualifications e.g. BTEC Nationals. There is a much smaller practical component to BTEC than GCSE, so the majority of the lessons will be classroom based. You will also gain a Sports Leadership and a First Aid qualification.
Assessment to gain the BTEC is based on completion of 3 units. Each unit requires you to produce a coursework style portfolio covering all the required topics within the unit. There are NO EXAMS but a much lower practical content (only 2 activities).
BTEC is a 2 year vocational qualification that prepares young people for future careers in the sports and leisure sector. The course is directly related to the real, everyday world and covers topics such as The Body, Health & Safety, Injury, Practical Sport, Participation in Sport, Planning and Leading Sports Activities and the Sports Industry. There are no examinations and all work is assessed via the production of a portfolio project which is continuously assessed throughout the course. BTEC qualifications are recognised by employers and educational institutions. BTEC also provides a good progression route to more advanced qualifications e.g. BTEC Nationals. There is a much smaller practical component to BTEC than GCSE, so the majority of the lessons will be classroom based. You will also gain a Sports Leadership and a First Aid qualification.
Assessment to gain the BTEC is based on completion of 3 units. Each unit requires you to produce a coursework style portfolio covering all the required topics within the unit. There are NO EXAMS but a much lower practical content (only 2 activities).
Target Level: Students who enjoy PE, but are not as strong practically in a range of sports, would be suited to BTEC Sport. It will also suit students who do not enjoy exams and work best at projects and coursework.
Level of Award:
Level 2 BTEC from Edexcel.
This qualification is worth 4 GCSE's at grades A*-C
Level 2 BTEC from Edexcel.
This qualification is worth 4 GCSE's at grades A*-C
Students who have taken this course in the past rated it:
Students who selected this course then went on to take the following options:
AS Level PE
BTEC National in Sport
Other Level 3 Post-16 Courses
AS Level PE
BTEC National in Sport
Other Level 3 Post-16 Courses
Course feedback from past students:
BTEC was great for me as I hate exams and could get a qualification in Sport without having to do an exam! - May 2008
I love Sport but am not very good at it so the BTEC suited me perfectly. - May 2008
I really want to go on and work in the Sport & Leisure industry when I leave College. The BTEC gave me a real insight into the industry and I am really looking forward to getting a job! - May 2008
Pathways and jobs of students who took this course in the past:
GCSE / A-Level Dance
A Level PE
Sports Science
Outdoor Pursuits
BTEC National in Sport
Coaching
Sports Leadership
Physiotherapy
Teaching
Sport & Leisure Industry
Journalism
Personal Trainer
(Note:This shows the percentage of students who would choose this course again and their rating on a 5 point scale where 5 = Excellent, 4 = Good, 3 = Satisfactory, 2 = Some satisfactory elements, 1 = Poor)