Pearson BTEC Sport and Active Leisure - Purpose of Study

(BTEC Sport and Active Leisure)

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Pearson BTEC Sport and Active Leisure - Purpose of study

The Pearson BTEC Entry Level Award (Entry 3) (QCF) and Pearson BTEC Level 1 Award/Certificate (QCF) in Sport and Active Leisure have been developed to give learners the opportunity to:

engage in learning which is relevant to them and will provide opportunities to develop a range of sporting skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life

achieve a nationally recognised Entry or Level 1 vocationally related qualification

progress to employment in sport and active leisure

progress to related general and/or vocational qualifications.

Pearson BTEC Sport and Active Leisure -Aims

The aims of this course is to gain knowledge, understanding and skills that are important in the area of Sport and Active Leisure. This is a vocational qualification geared towards looking at the skills and knowledge needed for working in the sports and leisure industry.

Years 10 and 11

Brief overview
The students will during this two year course undertake the four of the following units:- Taking part in Exercise and Fitness Activities; How the Body Works; Assisting a Leader of Sports or Active Leisure Activities to plan and deliver an event; Job Opportunities in Sport and Active Leisure, Working in Sports and Active Leisure.
Keywords:
Exercise, Fitness, Health and Safety, Evaluation, Employer, Employee, Instructor, Life Guard, Receptionist, Customer Service, Private, Public, Voluntary, Skeleton, Muscles, Cardio-respiratory System, Diet, Healthy.
Careers statement:
This course is aimed towards learning about the different careers available in the Sports and Active Leisure industry. This means that the focus of the course content is aimed towards the world of work.
BTEC Sport and Active Leisure Scheme of Learning
Years 10 and 11
Weeks / Key Learning Theme / Resources / Key Learning / Marking and Assessment / As per BTEC Sport and Active Leisure criteria
15-20 weeks / Taking Part in Exercise and Fitness Activities / Access to local leisure centres.
Computers / Know about different exercise and fitness activities and facilities:-

Describe different exercise and fitness activities
Identify different exercise and fitness facitlities

Know how to take part in exercise and fitness safely:-

Describe an induction process for an exercise and fitness activity
Describe warm-up and cool down activities

Be able to demonstrate work skills through participation in exercise and fitness activities
Actively participate in exercise and fitness activities and demonstrate:
 time management skills
 appropriate dress for the activity
 following instructions provided by the activity leader  following health and safety guidelines before, during and after activities
Be able to review own performance:-

Identify own strengths and areas for improvement in exercise and fitness activities
Suggest ways of improving own performance in one activity

Identify the structure and functions of the skeleton
Identify the structure and functions of the muscular system

Know the functions of the cardiorespiratory systems:-

Identify the structure and functions of the heart
Identify the structure and functions of the lungs

Know the requirements of a healthy diet:-

Identify the different nutrients for a healthy diet
Identify functions of each nutrient for a healthy diet

/ SEMSC / To learn how to work as part of a group and learn what it means to be a good member of society.
IT / Use of computers to conduct research and write up assignments
ILS / Independent learning and completion of coursework
Numeracy / Working to a given timescale
Communication / Working as part of a group, working co-operatively.
Ability to take part in a discussion and give feedback to others.
Weeks / Key Learning Theme / Resources / Key Learning / Marking and Assessment / As per BTEC Sport and Active Leisure criteria
10-15 weeks / Assisting a Leader of Sports or Active Leisure Activities to plan and deliver an event / Access to sports equipment
Computers / Know the qualities and responsibilities needed for assisting a leader of a sports or active leisure activity:-

Identify the qualities needed to support a sports or active leisure leader
Identify the responsibilities of supporting a sports or active leisure leader

Know the different parts of a sports or active leisure activity:-

Suggest what would be included in the plan for a sports or active leisure activity
Contribute to a plan for an activity for part of a sport or active leisure activity

Be able to assist in planning a sports or active leisure activity:-

Contribute to a plan for an activity for part of a sport or active leisure activity

Be able to assist delivery of part of a sports and active leisure activity

Help to deliver activity according to agreed plan

/ SEMSC / To learn how to work as part of a group and learn what it means to be a good member of society.
To learn the importance of securing work and becoming a responsible employee and member of society.
IT / Use of computers to conduct research and write up assignments
ILS / Independent learning and completion of coursework
Numeracy / Time management skills.
Communication / Working as part of a group, working co-operatively.
Ability to take part in a discussion and give feedback to others.
Weeks / Key Learning Theme / Resources / Key Learning / Marking and Assessment / As per BTEC Sport and Active Leisure criteria
15-20 weeks / Job Opportunities in Sport and Active Leisure / Access to people who work in the sports and active Leisure industry.
Computers / Know about job opportunities in sport and active leisure:-

Identify jobs in different sectors of sport and active leisure
Describe the job roles in one sport and active leisure facility

Know about terms and conditions of employment within sport and active leisure

Describe the conditions of employment within sport and active leisure

Know about the qualifications and skills needed for jobs in sport and active leisure

Present information about the qualifications and skills required for selected jobs in sport and active leisure

Be able to start planning own career within sport and active leisure:-

Produce a plan to start work within sport and active leisure

/ SEMSC / To learn how to work as part of a group and learn what it means to be a good member of society.
To learn the importance of securing work and becoming a responsible employee and member of society.
IT / Use of computers to conduct research and write up assignments
ILS / Independent learning and completion of coursework
Numeracy / Time management skills
Communication / Working as part of a group, working co-operatively.
Ability to take part in a discussion and give feedback to others.
Weeks / Key Learning Theme / Resources / Key Learning / Marking and Assessment / As per BTEC Sport and Active Leisure criteria
15-20 weeks / Working in Sport and Active Leisure / Computers
Access to people who work in the Sport and active Leisure industry. / Know about customer service in sport and active leisure:

Describe good customer service
Demonstrate communication skills when dealing with customers

Be able to work as a team member to set up and take down equipment for a sport or active leisure activity

Work as a team member to set up the equipment for a sport or active leisure activity
Work as a team member to take down the equipment from a sport or active leisure activity

Understand the work patterns for sport and active leisure

Identify the different shift patterns for two people working in sport and active leisure
Describe how to manage own time effectively when working shift patterns in sport and active leisure

/ SEMSC / To learn how to work as part of a group and learn what it means to be a good member of society.
To learn the importance of securing work and becoming a responsible employee and member of society.
IT / Use of computers to conduct research and write up assignments
ILS / Independent learning and completion of coursework
Numeracy / Time Management skills and timings of shift patterns.
Communication / Working as part of a group, working co-operatively.
Ability to take part in a discussion and give feedback to others.
Weeks / Key Learning Theme / Resources / Key Learning / Marking and Assessment
SEMSC
IT
ILS
Numeracy
Communication
Weeks / Key Learning Theme / Resources / Key Learning / Marking and Assessment
SEMSC
IT
ILS
Numeracy
Communication
Weeks / Key Learning Theme / Resources / Key Learning / Marking and Assessment
SEMSC
IT
ILS
Numeracy
Communication
Weeks / Key Learning Theme / Resources / Key Learning / Marking and Assessment
SEMSC
IT
ILS
Numeracy
Communication
Weeks / Key Learning Theme / Resources / Key Learning / Marking and Assessment
SEMSC
IT
ILS
Numeracy
Communication