Type: BTEC Tech Award Level 1/2
Board: Pearson Edexcel
Contact: Mrs E Batchelor
Mode of delivery: 100% at Shaftesbury School. Available to students based at Sturminster Newton High School
The Level 2 Tech Award in Sport is for learners who want to acquire sector-specific applied knowledge and skills through vocational contexts by exploring the different types and providers of sport and physical activity and the equipment and technology available for participation as part of their Pre-Sixth Foundation Year programme. They will also explore the different types of participant and their needs in order to gain an understanding of how to increase participation for others in sport and physical activity and further develop their knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology. Learners will undertake practical sessions to develop skills in planning and delivering sports activity sessions to participants. The qualification enables learners to develop their sector-specific skills, such as sport analysis and sports leadership, using realistic vocational contexts, and personal skills, such as communication, planning, time management and teamwork through a practical and skills-based approach to learning and assessment. The qualification recognises the value of learning skills, knowledge and vocational attributes to complement GCSEs. The qualification will broaden learners’ experience and understanding of the varied progression options available to them.
Entry requirements and skills needed: General Level 2 entry requirements apply.
Assessment: The Tech Award gives learners the opportunity to develop sector-specific applied knowledge and skills through realistic vocational contexts. Learners will have the opportunity to develop applied knowledge and skills in the following areas:
- Preparing Participants to Take Part in Sport and
Physical Activity Internal coursework - Taking Part and Improving Other Participants
Sporting Performance Internal coursework - Developing Fitness to Improve Other Participants
Performance in Sport and Physical Activity External exam
Progression: Students may wish to progress onto the Level 3 BTEC Sport course as part of a Level 3 programme of study.
