Exam Board: Pearson
In BTEC Sport you will study the following three components:
Component 1 (coursework)
In this component, you will explore how technology and injury prevention can promote and support engagement in sport and activity. You will study the ways in which the body systems are working constantly, and that it is through engagement in sport and activity that we can enhance our health. You will also explore how engagement in sport and activity can result in injury to the musculoskeletal system, and you will develop an understanding of the causes of injury, treatment and rehabilitation. Technology can be used as a tool to enhance participation in sport and activity as well as aid rehabilitation. This component investigates the benefits that technological advances have created in the sector and the potential limitations that it may still have.
Component 2 (external exam)
In this component, you will develop knowledge and understanding of the factors that contribute to improved fitness for sport and activity, the importance of a healthy diet and the psychological factors, so that you are able to apply knowledge. You will develop your knowledge and understanding of fitness testing and learn how to improve fitness using knowledge of methods of training, FITT principles and principles of training. You will be able to apply this knowledge and understanding to sport and activity situations. You will explore the importance of macronutrients, micronutrients and hydration. This will help you to suggest realistic improvements that help participants to eat well and to optimise their fitness and health. You will develop an understanding of how motivation, self-confidence and anxiety can affect participant engagement in sport and activity.
Component 3 (coursework)
In this component, you will develop knowledge of the attributes of successful sports leaders. You will then explore the physical and psychological benefits that you could experience when taking part in leadership sessions. To understand the benefits that participants could experience from your session, you will need to draw on the information you have learned on training principles, body systems and psychological influences. You will develop an understanding of the different target groups that can access activity sessions and the type of sessions that are appropriate for each group. The skills you have developed in writing a fitness improvement plan will be essential in planning an effective sport and physical activity session. You will look at how leaders can motivate participants when planning and delivering sport and activity for target groups. You will deliver your planned session and provide a review of your leadership skills. The review will be based on whether you met the physical and psychological needs of your chosen group. You will identify your leadership strengths and areas for improvement, and suggest improvements for future practice.
Component 1: Internal assessment – 30%
Component 2: External exam – 40%
Component 3: Internal assessment – 30%