Application Instructions
*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE MARSH ACADEMY FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 APPLICATIONS*
Applications Open: - 24 November 2023
Applications Close: - 24 May 2024
Entry Requirements: - Students wishing to study 3 Level 3 courses will be required to achieve 5+ GCSEs at grade 5 and above including English and Mathematics. However, some subjects have additional requirements in terms of the grades required. The Marsh Academy operates a sliding scale of qualifications which are outlined on the Marsh Academy website. There is scope for students to study 2 Level 3 subjects and also studying some Level 2 subjects. Students who wish to study two subjects must have attained 4+GCSEs at grade 5 or above.
How to Apply: - Please apply via Kent Choices
Open Event: - 23 November 2023 18:00
Course Summary
If students wish to study sports, they must select the single sport option in Block A
BTEC sport is a broad basis of study for the sports sector. This qualification is designed to support progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study. Students studying this qualification will learn about a wide range of sports and topics vital for a greater understanding of sport and its associated areas for development.
Course Details
The content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with academics to ensure that it supports progression to higher education. Employers and professional bodies have also been involved and consulted to confirm that the content is appropriate and consistent with current practice for learners who may choose to enter employment directly in the sports sector. Learners will study three mandatory units:
• Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology
• Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being
• Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry.
Learners will also choose one optional unit from a range that has been designed to support choices in progression to sports courses in higher education and to link with relevant occupational areas
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Students will be assessed through a combination of internally assessed units and external examination units.
• Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology – externally assessed
• Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being- externally assessed
• Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry. – internally assessed
Unit 4: Optional unit - internally assessed
Entry requirements
A minimum of a Level 2 Merit or grade 4 in PE GCSE in addition to the published entry requirements.
Equipment required
No specialist equipment required
Your next steps...
This qualification has been developed to support progression to Higher Education to study a sports degree or other related degree programme,
including:
• Sports studies
• Sport and exercise science
• Rehabilitation in sport and exercise
• Sports therapy
• Health and fitness
• Outdoor education
• Sports management
• Sports development
• Sports coaching
• Leisure management
• Exercise and health studies/science.
Additional information
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