BTEC Entry Certificate in Sport

BTEC Entry Certificate in Sport

Course Code: HL0007MQ/1
Category: Sport
Centre: Beaufort Road
Start Date: 07/09/2010
Times: Full-time
Duration: 1 year
Fee: £250
This course is free for school leavers (Aged 16-18)

Course Content: The course introduces learners to the subject sport and recreation and enables them to investigate their own personal lifestyle. The course requires the students to achieve 6 units to enable them to complete the full award, these units include;

· Health and Safety

· Interview Skills

· Introduction to skills for work

· Sport and Recreation Practice

· Investigating Sport and Recreation

· Investigating personal Lifestyle

Assessment is through a combination of internal and external assignments, and verbal discussion. These assignments can be completed during class time. Students must provide evidence of understanding the performance criteria required for the completion of each unit. Individuals will work towards the most appropriate level which will be gauged after initial assessment.

They will be able to work with support where needed for the completion of all classroom and assignment based work (which is completed in class).

Special Features: Students will be offered the opportunity to participate in trips and outdoor activities such as rock climbing, cycling, skiing and bowling.

Course Format: Full-time, 3 days a week.

Progression: Achievement is available at Entry Level 1, 2 and 3 with progression between levels possible. Students can also progress laterally across onto other Entry Level programmes or progress onto Foundation Level programmes (Sports Studies First Diploma, Public Services 1st Diploma). To progress onto higher level courses students must achieve at Entry Level 3 and a recommendation from their tutor.