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BTEC National Sports and Exercise Science Level 3. Staff who teach the course. Michelle Bradbury 6 th Form Course Leader 2 nd in PE Department Qualified Level 2 Gym Instructor Una Anthony PE Teacher Qualified Masseur Paul Meredith Head of Department Qualified Level 2 Gym Instructor
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Staff who teach the course • Michelle Bradbury • 6th Form Course Leader • 2nd in PE Department • Qualified Level 2 Gym Instructor • Una Anthony • PE Teacher • Qualified Masseur • Paul Meredith • Head of Department • Qualified Level 2 Gym Instructor • Abigail Hacking • Specialist Science Teacher
Background • GCSE PE or Level 2 BTEC Sport would be very helpful. • A keen/continued interest in Sport is essential. • We expect: Performance Enthusiasm Attendance/Punctuality Knowledge
Popular Progression Pathways Employment Sport/Leisure Industry Undergraduate Degree BTEC Higher National A Levels BTEC National AS Levels GCSE BTEC First
BTEC National Sports and Exercise Science • Level 3. • Extended Diploma 15 hours per week. • Equivalent to 3 A Levels. • Accepted by Universities, up to 420 UCAS points. • You will also study Values/Workskills/Enrichment
Delivery of Course • The core units will be delivered first so… • By Christmas, students achieve the Level 3 Certificate (1 AS Level) • By Easter, students achieve the Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma (1 A level) • By the end of Year 12, students achieve the Level 3 90 Credit Diploma (1.5 A Levels) • By the end of Year 13, students achieve the Level 3 Extended Diploma (3 A Levels)
How Will My Work Be Assessed? • On completion of each unit your work will be graded as a Pass, Merit or Distinction. Successful completion of this course is equivalent to that of 3 A-Levels. Throughout the Course you may also undertake external qualifications in Sports Massage, Sports Coaching and First Aid. • No final examinations.
What Will I Study? • The course is designed to ensure that high quality learning takes place in and out of the classroom. Units will include: • Anatomy & Physiology • Sports Psychology • Sport & Exercise Massage • Sports Injuries • Sports Coaching • Instructing Physical Activity & Exercise • Work Experience in Sport • OAA
Types of Assessment • Different assessment methods are used throughout the course • Written work • Practical Performance • Presentations • Observations • Interviews
Where Will I Be Taught? • State of the art new Fitness Suite in 6th Form Centre. Once inducted, students are able to use this facility. • Computer Suites. • Rehabilitation and Massage Rooms. • Offsite Facilities. • Work Experience Placement – students choose what field they wish to go into and we try our best to accommodate. Examples – Teaching Gym Leisure Centre Physiotherapy
Results 2012 • At Year 12: • 1 student achieved a merit at Certificate Level before leaving for employment at Christmas. • 16 students achieved the Subsidiary Diploma (1 A Level): 8 x Distinction* 4 x Distinction 4 x Merit
BTEC National Sports and Exercise Science • Following Exercise and Science pathway as oppose to Sport. More diverse and specialised units. To our knowledge we are the only Centre in Greater Manchester to offer this course. • More employment opportunities/university prospects on completion of this course.
What Will The Course Prepare Me For? • The Course is ideal for those wishing to follow a career in Sports Coaching or Teaching, Sports Physiotherapy, Treatment or Rehabilitation as well as Sports Management and Sports Psychology. • Also suitable for those wanting to go into Higher Education.
Higher Education • 10 Year 13 students applied through UCAS to go to University. 38 courses have been applied for in total. • All students were offered places with grades varying from PPP to DDD. The majority of students received offers from all of their applications. • Courses offered/applied for included Sports Therapy, Sports Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy, Sports Coaching, Sports Development and Sport & Exercise Science .
Entry Requirements • A keen interest in sport is essential • A background in GCSE PE or BTEC Level 2 is desirable
BTEC National Sports and Exercise Science • Any Questions? • i.walker@stmonicas.co.uk • m.bradbury@stmonicas.co.uk Thank You