Physical Education Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sport (Btec) Teachers in Charge of Subject: Mr Bennett Entry Requirements: Good GCSE grades required. GCSE PE is preferable but not obligatory, a love of sport however is! Course Details: The course is equivalent of 1 A-level and will be studied over two years. The course includes both theoretical and practical elements which students will find challenging but enjoyable. Examples of Units covered are as follows: Core Units:
Anatomy & Physiology Assessing Risk in Sport
Specialist units:
Psychology for Sport Performance Training and Fitness Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Over the past two years students have had the brilliant opportunity to go on an outdoor residential to a centre in Bude where they have spent a week surfing, climbing, abseiling, ‘night lining’, kayaking and much, much more. Hopefully these very popular residential trips can continue in the future. It is an excellent course which sport minded students will love!
Exams/Coursework: The course has no exams, students submit work through a portfolio, presentations and reports. AS A2
100% coursework
100% coursework
Career Options: Universities recognise the value of this qualification for careers: Teaching Sport Development Sport Coaching Sport Science Sport & Leisure Management