BTEC First Diploma in Sport
BTEC First Diploma in Sport is a two year vocational course worth 4 GCSEs. It requires study across two option blocks, with students able to obtain a pass, merit or distinction grade. An overall pass is worth 4 grade Cs, a merit 2 grade Bs and 2 grade As and a distinction 2As and 2A*s. A distinction+ is worth 4 A*s
| BTEC Grade | GCSE Equivalent Grade |
|---|---|
| Pass | C C C C |
| Merit | C C B B |
| Distiction | A A A* A* |
| Distiction+ | A* A* A* A* |
The BTEC First Diploma in Sport is designed to equip students with the knowledge, understanding and practical skills required for success in future employment in sports and related industries.
Core Units
- Unit 1: The Body in Sport
- Unit 2: Health, Safety and Injury
Specialist Units
- Unit 4: Preparation for Sport
- Unit 5: Planning and Leading Sports Activities
- Unit 14: Practical Sport
- Unit 8: Instructing Exercise and Fitness
Who is the Course for?
BTEC First Diploma offers a specialist qualification that focuses on particular aspects of employment within the sports sector and is therefore ideally suited for students who wish to pursue a career in sports related industries. Students who are interested in the industry of sport and are able to work continually towards achieving coursework based tasks would benefit from this course.
Assessment:
This course is entirely coursework assessed. You continuously work towards completing a series of practical, written, research and presentation tasks within each unit.
Please contact Miss King or Mrs Alderson for further information.