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Level 2 BTEC First Award in sport (Current Year 11)

Content covered

Unit

Unit Title

Guided Learning Hours Level

1

Fitness For Sport and Exercise

30

2
2 Practical Performance in Sport 30 2
3 Applying the principles of Personal Training 30 2
4 The Mind and Sports Performance 30 2

Assessment

You will need to produce 3 or 4 assignments for units 2, 3 and 4. This will include:

  • Posters/presentations
  • Leaflets
  • reports,
  • Checklists/observations.

The course is 75% coursework and 25% examination for this subject.

Examination

Unit 1 Fitness for Sport and Exercise has an examination at the start of the course. You will work through the unit and take notes which will help you in your revision. The exam contains a mixture of multiple choice, short and long answer questions. The exam is online and assessed externally. Below is an example of what you may see.

How will I get my grade?

Points available for unit size and grades

Number of points scored per 10 GLH at each grade

Level 1

Level 2 Pass Grade

Level 2 Merit Grade Level 2 Distinction Grade Level 2 Distinction star

2

4

6

8 9

Points Per Unit = eg Unit 4 has 30 GLH and if you achieve a pass you will receive 12 points. (4X3=12)

Grade Boundaries (If you PASS every unit you will achieve a PASS)

Qualification

Level 1

Level 2 Pass Level 2 Merit Level 2 Distinction Level 2 Distinction Star

BTEC first award

24-47

48-65

66-83 84-89 90+