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BTEC Sport - First Diploma (Equivalent to 4 GCSE Grades A*-C)

What is the course about?

BTEC Sport is a course designed for pupils who are interested sports and the sports industry.  It is a mixture of theory and practical sporting activities in a range of different sports.

Who is it suitable for?

This is a Level 2 course equivalent to 4 GCSEs, grades A*-C.
You will need to have an interest in sport and the sport industry and be able to work to deadlines.  The course will be jointly taught by staff at Goole College and by Snaith staff at school.

What will I study?

Unit 1.  The Body in Sport

A healthy body is an amazing piece of machinery which allows us to go from total rest to all out sprinting in a matter of seconds.  This unit explores the foundation of how the body works.  It will enable you to understand the structure and function of the skeleton, muscles, heart and the respiratory system.

Unit 2: Health, Safety and Injury in Sport

Any person who takes part in sport is at risk of sustaining injury.  This unit will enable you to have a good understanding of health and safety and how sports men and women can take precautions in order to try to ensure people involved in sport avoid injury.

And a number of units from the following:
  • Practical Sport
    Focuses on developing and improving your own practical sports performance.
  • The Sports Industry
    Gives you the opportunity to investigate the many elements that make up the multi-million pound sports industry.
  • Preparation for Sport
    Will give you an insight into the essential preparation required for successful sports performance.
  • Planning and Leading Sports Activities
    Provides you with the knowledge and skills to be able to plan and lead a range of practical sports activities.
  • Technical Skills and Tactical Awareness for Sport
    Will help you develop at least one specific technical skill.
  • Fitness for Sports Performance
    Where you will work with experienced and proficient coaching staff and other experts such as personal trainers.

How is the work assessed?

Assessment is through portfolio work and practical assessment by you teachers.

For more information see Mr G Simm (Head of PE)