PE
Eight units are taught on the BTEC National Diploma in Sport & Exercise Science course, which is equivalent to two A levels. To effectively manage student workload and maximise student productivity there will be four units covered in each year of study.
The units are Functional Anatomy (90 minute external exam), Exercise Physiology (90 minute external exam), Field and Laboratory-Based Research (internally assessed), Biomechanics in Sport & Exercise (internally assessed), Applied Sport & Exercise Psychology (3 hour external exam), Applied Research Project (internally assessed), Socio-Cultural Studies (internally assessed) and Coaching for Performance & Fitness (internally assessed).
All internally assessed units will comprise of 3 written assignments, which are to be completed independently. These are all done electronically.
There is no assessment of students’ practical/performance ability required as part of the course. All assessment is theoretical based.
Subject aims
Each qualification in the suite has its own purpose. The mandatory and optional content provides a balance of breadth and depth, while retaining a degree of choice for individual learners to study content relevant to their own interests and progression choices. Also, the content may be applied during delivery in a way that is relevant to local employment needs. The proportion of mandatory content ensures that all learners are following a coherent programme of study and acquiring the knowledge, understanding and skills that will be recognised and valued.
BTEC Nationals have always required applied learning that brings together knowledge and understanding (the cognitive domain) with practical and technical skills (the psychomotor domain). This is achieved through learners performing vocational tasks that encourage the development of appropriate vocational behaviours (the affective domain) and transferable skills. Transferable skills are those such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis, which are valued in both higher education and the workplace.
| Title | Size and structure | Summary purpose |
| Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport and Exercise Science | 360 GLH (480 TQT) Equivalent in size to one A Level. 4 units of which 3 are mandatory and 2 are external. Mandatory content (83%). External assessment (58%). | A broad basis of study for the sport and exercise science sector. Designed to support progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels. |
Curriculum Overview
| Unit & Title | Unit size (GLH) | Extended Certificate (360GLH) |
| 2. Functional Anatomy | 90 | Mandatory |
| 3. Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology | 120 | Mandatory |
| 6. Coaching and Performance and Fitness | 90 | Mandatory |
| 7. Biomechanics in Sport and Exercise Science | 60 | Optional |
| 8. Specialised Fitness Training | 60 | Optional |
| 10. Physical Activity for Individual and Group-based Exercise | 60 | Optional |
Physical Education Staff
Year 12 BTEC
Mr Bullock
Gareth Mayer
Year 13 A Level
Gareth Mayer
Mrs Wright
Extra-curricular
The extra-curricular timetable varies each term and is added onto the website each term. There are various sporting fixtures throughout the year, ranging from football, cricket, netball, rounders, swimming and athletics.
Annual gymnastics festival
Annual Sports Day
