PE
| Subject: | PE |
| Contact: | Mr S Taylor |
BTEC Extended Certificate in Sport (Year 12 )
Overview
The BTEC Extended Certificate is an academic, practical and vocational course. Students learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations in addition to a number of externally set tasks and exams. The qualification is equivalent in size to one A Level. This course is graded as a Pass, Merit or Distinction. BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport is a course suited to those students who are interested in further studies, or a career in sports. Through a combination of both practical and theory elements, students will gain a deeper understanding of Anatomy and Physiology, Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being, Professional Development in the Sports industry, and finally Practical Sports Performances. The course has a mixture of both internal and external assessments over the two years.
Exam board and course
Edexcel BTEC Extended certificate in Sport Level 3
A level Physical Education (current Year 13)
Overview
The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to:
- develop theoretical knowledge and understanding of the factors that underpin physical activity and sport and use this knowledge to improve performance
- understand how physiological and psychological states affect performance
- understand the key socio-cultural factors that influence people’s involvement in physical activity and sport
- understand the role of technology in physical activity and sport
- refine their ability to perform effectively in physical activity and sport by developing skills and techniques and selecting and using tactics, strategies and/or compositional ideas
- develop their ability to analyse and evaluate to improve performance
- understand the contribution which physical activity makes to health and fitness
- improve as effective and independent learners and as critical and reflective thinkers with curious and enquiring minds.
Exam board and course
A level Physical Education- Edexcel 9PE0
Curriculum Content
| Year |
Autumn Term |
Spring Term |
Summer Term |
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12 |
Sports Psychology Anatomy and Physiology Professional Development in the Sports Industry (Mandatory) Fitness Training & Programming for Health, Sport & Well-Being |
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13 |
Topic 3: Skill Acquisition Topic 4: Sports Psychology |
Topic 5: Sport and Society |
Content Review |
Enrichment opportunities:
Extra- Curricular Activities and Clubs
Work Placement within the PE Department
Links with Universities
Collaborative work with coaches and sports leaders
Useful websites to support learning:
