Sport
Introduction
Pearson Level 1 BTEC Introductory To Sport
This is a non-examination course that can be studied in key stage 4 over one or two years. Pupils can achieve an award for completion of three units and a certificate for completion of five units. Each unit is graded at level 1 pass, merit or distinction and this will inform the final grade for the qualification.
The course is designed around practical skills and tasks that place an emphasis on pupils demonstrating what they can do. The qualification offers pupils the opportunity to acquire and develop generic, transferable, and sector-specific skills, to complete tasks and demonstrate a level of achievement that enables them to progress to further learning. It will suit any pupil interested in sport, being active, wanting to try a new interest or considering a post-16 course or career in sport and leisure.
The course enables pupils to try out a range of sports in a safe, secure and supportive environment. There are also opportunities to try new sports and demonstrate sports of personal interest. The course contributes to the delivery of the Hope Curriculum and to support the school in its delivery of fundamental British values.
Sport and Hope
The course enables pupils to demonstrate sisu – qualities of determination and courage to try new things and progress at their pace by improving personal sporting skills. Pupils embrace Ikiga – pursuing ideas and interests that enhance their life and practice storge – in caring, nurturing and supporting each other as individuals and as a team. Pupils appreciate Marcas Rashford as a Pilgrim School hopeful hero and identify and discuss the personal qualities and skills of personal heroes and legends in the world of sport.
Sport and Fundamental British Values
Pupils practice principles of following rules during play, being democratic in making choices for teams and choice of sports, being tolerant and respectful of each other whether planning and collaborating as a team or playing against each other. They realise that individuals have a diverse range of abilities and skills and that everyone has an equal right to be heard or participate in activities, whatever their level.
Goal
Obtaining a level 1 qualification in sport can lead to a level 2 or above course in sport and leisure, an apprenticeship or support for an academic course post-16 and an eventual career in sport or leisure.
The course will use a schema focus approach, covering an unit a term. (see pathways below).
As there is no examination, the course is portfolio based. Pupils will build knowledge and skills through practical activities, individual and team tasks and then complete an assignment independently which will be marked internally and externally verified. The course is very flexible in its approach and learning styles and pupils are given a range of ways to present notes and assessment tasks. These could include mind maps and diagrams, annotated photographs, written and oral reports observational reports from tutors.
Pathways
To obtain the Level 1 Qualification in Sport pupils need to complete the following units
- Being organised (this could be sport related)
- Career progression (this could be sport related or to another type of career)
- How Exercise Affects The Body
- Coaching
- Keeping Healthy and Active
Agency
This qualification prepares learners for further learning at a higher level in sport. The development of transferable skills means that learners can also choose a study programme from alternative sectors. For example, these qualifications in sport could lead to Pearson BTEC Level 2 qualifications in this sector, or to the Pearson BTEC Level 2 Apprenticeship in Activity Leadership, or to Level 2 qualifications in other sectors.
Careers in sport could include:
- Gyms and leisure centres
- Personal Training and Coaching in a range of sports
- Fitness Instructors
- Outdoor Activity Centre and Resort Instruction
- Sport Education
- Sporting Medical Teams
- Health Training
- Sport Reporting and Commentating
- Sport and Event Management
- PE Teacher
- Armed and Civil Services
- Sport and Exercise Psychologist
- Sports Scientist