Sport (BTEC)
EXAMINATION BOARD: PEARSON This course is for pupils passionate about sport, exercise, health and fitness. The units studied are a mixture of theory and practical, and pupils need to show a willingness to work on the practical aspects of the units outside of the classroom environment.
COURSE CONTENT:
Pupils must be able to communicate with others and be willing to learn many skills which cannot be examined in a formal sense.
Upper Sixth Year
Lower Sixth Year Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology Unit 5: Application of Fitness Testing
Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry
Pupils should appreciate the need to understand their body, the way it works and responds to exercise. A good pass in science is a great advantage in this area of study. An inquisitive mind to research modern trends in the fitness industry is also to be encouraged.
ASSESSMENT: Assignments will include: practical led teaching, interviews, questionnaires, presentations, written reports, posters and booklets. Assignments will be awarded a pass, merit or distinction status according to the individual units.
FURTHER STUDY/CAREERS: Psychology, physiotherapy, journalism, sports marketing, coaching, teaching, sport administration, personal fitness instructor, outdoor pursuits instructor, sports events, groundsman, nutritionist, sports analyst.
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