For the BTEC First Certificate the student is required to complete three units of work.

Core Units (Compulsory for all students)
The Body in Sport
Health, Safety and Injury in Sport

 Specialist Units (Chosen by the teacher)
The Sports Industry, Planning and leading Sports Activities or Practical Sport

Unit 1: The Body in Sport
Provides the learner with an understanding of the structure and function of the skeletal system, the muscular system, the cardiovascular system and the respiratory system.

Unit 2: Health, Safety and Injury in Sport
This unit will enable the learner to have a good understanding of health and safety and how they can take precautions in order to try to ensure sport and exercise participants avoid injury. Basic definitions of risk and hazards are explored.

Unit 3: The Sports Industry
Gives learners the opportunity to investigate the many elements that make up the multi-million pound sports industry.

Unit 5: Planning and leading Sports Activities
Provides learners with the knowledge and skills to be able to plan and lead a range of practical sports activities.

Unit 6: Practical Sport
Focuses on developing and improving the learner’s own practical sports performance.

An interest in sport and a GCSE in PE would be an advantage.

All BTEC First students are assessed by the means of assignments. The assignments allow the student to demonstrate that they have skills and knowledge to achieve a Pass, Merit or Distinction Grade.

At the end of the course, the student’s assignment grades together determine the overall grade for their BTEC first Certificate.

What is the difference between BTEC First Certificate and GCSE PE?
There are several differences between BTEC and GCSE.

• BTEC first Certificate is work-related. All the topics you learn relate to the skills and knowledge you will need in the workplace.
• They are practical. You will learn how to apply your knowledge, both on your own and as a member of a team, to develop your skills and abilities. You maybe asked to demonstrate your knowledge by giving a presentation or taking part in an activity.
• The course is assessed by assignments which have strict deadlines. This process of continuous assessment removes the need for a final exam. Each Unit of work will have its own specific piece of work for assessment. Due to the lack of exam the workload is spread throughout the course.
• BTEC Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning. You will also be expected to become better organised as the course progresses.
• Your sporting ability will not be assessed – however, there will be some opportunities to participate in practical lessons.

Why should you study BTEC First Certificate in Sport?

With the rapid growth in careers in sport & leisure there is a need for qualifications that ensure that occupational standards are met for both the employer and the employee.

BTEC First Certificate in Sport is a high-quality work-related qualification, offering a unique progression and career opportunities for students who wish to work in the sport and leisure sector.

Highly transferable and recognised by employers and universities, BTEC qualifications are suitable for anyone who wants to take sport seriously. The qualification prepares young people for careers in the sports sector.

Progression
BTEC First Certificates offer a direct progression on to BTEC National programmes. A BTEC National Award in Sport is currently being offered at Hornsea Sixth Form (2 Year Course - Equivalent to 1 A Level). On completion of a BTEC National, students can progress to a BTEC Higher National or BTEC Foundation Degree programme.

A BTEC First also prepares students for employment in their chosen career.

For further information please contact Mr Wickens.