BTEC Sport

INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE: The course is co-ordinated and managed by Miss Traynor (course leader) who is assisted by Mrs Noblett. The first diploma in sport (BTEC) has run for the last 5 years, originally being delivered to Year 12 then offered to Year 10 for the last 2 years. Despite the title of the course, students are not required to take GCSE Sports Studies, or indeed be a talented sportsperson.  An interest in sport, however, is recommended. The BTEC is worth 4 GCSES at C or above, but all assignments must be, at least, Pass standard BTEC is graded differently to a GCSE. You can get a: ·        Pass (equivalent to GCSE grade C) ·        Merit (equivalent to GCSE grade B) ·        Distinction (equivalent to GCSE grade A) ·        Distinction* (equivalent to GCSE grade A*) ·        Anything below a pass is a U grade, there are no D, E, F or G grades Work is assessed in a number of different ways to ensure that written work is not the only medium being assessed.  Pupils are often expected to teach their peers and/or younger pupils, give power point presentations or give answers verbally. Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to ask Miss Traynor or Mrs Noblett