Sports BTEC FIirst Certificate

SPORT BTEC FIRST CERTIFICATE
The Sport & Leisure Industry is a growing area with job opportunities existing in practical, specialist areas such as coaching and leading in the outdoors, as well as the commercial management and administration of facilities.

The Edexcel level 2 BTEC First Certificate in Sport is equivalent to two GCSE's and consists of one core unit PLUS two specialist units undertaken over a one year period. The course offers progression on to BTEC national programmes of study.

What and how will I be studying? CORE MODULE: The Body in Sport
This provides the learner with a fundamental understanding of the structure and function of the:

• skeletal,
  
• muscular,
  
• cardiovascular
  
• respiratory systems,
  
• and how they adapt to exercise and specific training
  

SPECIALIST MODULE (EXAMPLE): Unit 3: The Sports Industry
This gives learners the opportunity to investigate the many elements that make up this multi-million pound industry and includes:

• The organisation and administration of sport
  
• Factors affecting participation in sport
  
• Funding and the impact of the media on the sports industry
  

SPECIALIST MODULE (EXAMPLE): Unit 4: Preparation for Sport
Learners gain an insight into the essential preparation required for successful sports performance and includes:

• Fitness and training
  
• Nutritional considerations
  
• Psychological preparation
  

SPECIALIST MODULE (EXAMPLE): Unit 6: Practical Sport
Focuses on developing and improving the learner's own practical performance in one chosen activity. This includes:

• Technical and tactical requirements.
  
• Specific fitness requirements
  
• Analysis of elite performance
  

SPECIALIST MODULE (EXAMPLE): Unit 7: Practical Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
This unit develops the learners knowledge, skills and understanding from a selection of outdoor activities, which may include, mountain biking

• orienteering
  
• climbing
  
• canoeing
  

How is the Course assessed?
Assessment is continuous and is based on completion of set work and practicals. You will achieve a Pass, Merit or Distinction depending on the quality of your work. The work is assessed and moderated internally.

How will I work?
You will work on your own and with others. You will take responsibility for some aspect of the team work at times. At other times you will be developing your own ideas and work.

You will learn lots of new skills - working with sophisticated software when analysing yourself and others.

You will learn the importance of being organised and meeting deadlines.

You will also be encouraged to play recreation/competitive sport, which is offered by the college's Sport and Enrichment Programme.