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ENGLISH LITERATURE

What is English Literature all about?

The study of A Level English Literature involves close reading and study of challenging texts: plays, poems and prose. Working from the belief that no text exists in isolation but is the product of the time in which it was produced, English Literature A encourages students to explore the relationships that exist between texts and the contexts within which they are written, received and understood. Studying texts within a shared context enables students to investigate and connect them, drawing out patterns of similarity and difference using a variety of reading strategies and perspectives. The examiners reward candidates who attempt to read widely to improve their confidence in responding to subject matter.

Exam Board Specification:

AQA English Literature A (7712)

Course Content Overview:

- Othello, Shakespeare

- Anthology Love Poems pre 1900

- Rebecca, Daphne Dumaurier

- The Great Gatsby, F.Scott Fitzgerald

- The Handmaids Tale, Margaret

Atwood

- One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Ken

Kesey

Then one of the following

- The God of Small Things, Arundhati

Roy

- The Colour Purple, Alice Walker

- Cat on a hot tin roof, Tennessee

Williams

Assessment:

Paper 1 Love though the ages - 3 hour exam 3 questions - 40% of total grade

Paper 2 Texts in shared context

- 2 hour 30 min exam - 3 questions - 40% of total grade

Independent Critical Study

- 2500 word essay - 20% of total grade

Where will this lead?

At the end of the course you will have a widely recognised and sought after A Level that is valued by both universities and employers. An English A Level will provide you with a variety of skills that are essential for further study and a range of professional careers such as journalism, law, teaching, media, business, politics, diplomacy, and many others.

Subject Lead: Mrs Suttle [email protected]

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MATHEMATICS

What is Mathematics all about?

Studying Maths helps us find patterns and structure in our lives. .Just as languages provide the building blocks and rules we need to communicate, Maths uses its own language, made up of numbers, symbols and formulas, to explore the rules we need to measure or identify essential problems like distance, speed, time, space, change, force and quantities.


Edexcel Mathematics (9MA0)


A mixture of Pure Mathematics, Statistics and

Mechanics will be studied. Topics included in

pure maths include calculus, sequences and

series, algebra, trigonometry, vectors and

logarithms. In statistics; sampling, data

presentation and interpretation, probability,

statistical distributions and hypothesis testing.

In mechanics: kinematics, forces, Newton’s

laws and moments. The statistics element is

particularly useful to biologists, psychologists

and social scientists, while the mechanics

element will provide a good basis for physicists

and engineers.

By studying Mathematics at A Level you will

have the opportunity to develop a wide ranges

of skills:

- critical thinking - problem solving - analytical thinking - quantitative reasoning - ability to manipulate precise and

intricate ideas - construct logical arguments and

expose illogical arguments - communication - time management

Assessment:

Paper 1 Pure Mathematics - 2 hours - 33% of total grade

Paper 2 Pure Mathematics

- 2 hours - 33% of total grade

Paper 3 Mechanics and Statistics



There are many areas of employment that see

a Mathematics A Level as an important

qualification and it is often a requirement for

the vocational qualifications related to these

areas. Higher Education courses or careers that

either require A Level Mathematics, or are

strongly related, include Economics, Teaching,

Medicine, Psychology, Architecture,

Engineering, Computing and Accountancy.

Subject Lead: Mr Simpson [email protected]

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BIOLOGY

What is Biology all about?

A Level Biology A will give you an exciting insight into

the contemporary world of biology. It covers the key

concepts of biology and practical skills are

integrated throughout the course. This combination

of academic challenge and practical focus makes the

prospect of studying A Level Biology A highly

appealing. You will learn about the core concepts of

biology and about the impact of biological research

and how it links to everyday life. You will learn to

apply your knowledge, investigate and solve

problems in a range of contexts.


OCR Biology A (H420)


A level biology builds on some topics covered at KS4, whilst introducing pupils to new concepts.

Module 1 – Development of practical skills in biology.

Module 2 – Foundations in biology including cell structure, molecules, nucleotides and nucleic acids,

enzymes, biological membranes, cell division, cell

diversity and cellular organisation.

Module 3 – Exchange and transport including

exchange surfaces, transport in animals and

transport in plants.

Module 4 – Biodiversity, evolution and disease including communicable diseases, disease

prevention and the immune system, biodiversity,

classification and evolution.

Module 5 – Communication, homeostasis and energy including excretion as an example of homeostatic control, neuronal communication, hormonal communication, plant and animal responses, photosynthesis and respiration.

Module 6 – Genetics, evolution and ecosystems including cellular control, patterns of inheritance,

manipulating genomes, cloning and biotechnology,

ecosystems, populations and sustainability.

Assessment: Paper 1 Biological Processes

- 2 hours 15 minutes - 37% weighting

Paper 2 Biological Diversity

- 2 hours 15 minutes - 37% weighting

Paper 3 – Unified Biology

- 1 hour 30 minutes - 26% weighting

There are 12 compulsory practical foci which will be assessed internally throughout the two years. Practical content will also comprise some of the exam material assessed in all three papers. Successful passing of the 12 practical foci qualifies the pupil for a Practical Endorsement certificate.


A Level Biology A is an excellent base for a university degree in healthcare, such as medicine, veterinary or dentistry, as well as the biological sciences, such as biochemistry, molecular biology or forensic science. Biology can also complement sports science, psychology, sociology and many more. A Level Biology A can open up a range of career opportunities including: biological research, medical, environmental, forensics, sports and science communication. The transferable skills you will learn, such as problem solving, are also useful for many other areas, such as law. Subject Lead: Mrs Manning & Mr Cooper [email protected] [email protected]

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PHYSICS

What is Physics all about?

Physics is the study of everything! It helps us answer fundamental questions of the universe, giving us an inside view to how and why things work and how we use that to our advantage. The very paper you are reading this on was engineered somewhere along the line by an engineer and physicist. Studying Physics helps us to solve large and often complex problems in new ways, finding patterns and figuring out big picture questions. Physics can and will enable you to see the world differently, an insight that helps physicists become world renown and respected.


OCR Physics A (H556)


With a mix of Newtonian and Particle physics

the course covers all areas when it comes to

studying the rules and laws of the universe.

Learners will study the very fundamentals of

physics, forces and motion, electrons, waves

and photons, Astrophysics alongside Particle

and Medical physics.

Maths is an incredibly important part of physics

as it allows us to assess a situation critically. It

allows us to predict, create and invent, apply

our understanding of physics principles to the

real world, in some cases the theoretical world,

from the sub-atomic to the entire universe

By studying Physics at A Level you will have the

opportunity to develop a wide ranges of skills:

critical thinking, problem solving, analytical

thinking and quantitative reasoning to name

but a few.

Assessment:

Paper 1 Modelling Physics - 2 hours 15mins - 37% of total grade

Paper 2 Exploring Physics

- 2 hours 15mins - 37% of total grade

Paper 3 Unified Physics

- 1 hour 30 mins - 26% of total grade

Practical Endorsement in Physics.

- Completed throughout study period, proving student can perform safety and correctly, numerous practical skills (Non Exam Assessment)


There are many areas of employment that see

a Physics A Level as an important qualification.

Physics is a highly respected qualification that

will allow students to go on to study at Higher

Education, in Pure, Theoretical, Experimental or

other areas of physics such as astrophysics.

Physics and the skills you learn can lead to

employment in a number of areas including,

Finance, Engineering, Research and

Development and Politics.

Subject Lead: Mr Pullen [email protected]

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CHEMISTRY

What is Chemistry all about?

A Level Chemistry will give you an exciting insight

into the contemporary world of chemistry. It covers

the key concepts of chemistry and practical skills are

integrated throughout the course. This combination

of academic challenge and practical focus makes the

prospect of studying A Level Chemistry highly

appealing. You will learn about chemistry in a range

of different contexts and the impact it has on

industry and many aspects of everyday life. You will

learn to investigate and solve problems in a range of

contexts.


OCR Chemistry A (H432)


Module 1 – Development of practical skills in chemistry Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry

Atoms, compounds, molecules and equations

Amount of substance

Acid–base and redox reactions

Electrons, bonding and structure Module 3 –Periodic table and energy

- The periodic table and periodicity - Group 2 and the halogens - Qualitative analysis - Enthalpy changes - Reaction rates and equilibrium

Module 4 – Core organic chemistry

- Basic concepts - Hydrocarbons - Alcohols and haloalkanes - Organic synthesis - Analytical techniques (IR and MS)

Module 5 – Physical chemistry and transition elements

- Reaction rates and equilibrium - pH and buffers - Enthalpy, entropy and free energy - Redox and electrode potentials - Transition elements

Module 6 – Organic chemistry and analysis

- Aromatic compounds - Carbonyl compounds - Carboxylic acids and esters - Nitrogen compounds - Polymers - Organic synthesis

Assessment:

Paper 1 Periodic table, elements and physical chemistry

- 2 hours 15 minutes - 37% of total A level

Paper 2 Synthesis and analytical techniques

- 2 hours 15 minutes - 37% of total A level

Paper 3 Unified chemistry

- 1 hour 30 minutes - 26% of total A level

There are 12 compulsory practical foci which will be assessed internally throughout the two years. Practical content will also comprise some of the exam material assessed in all three papers. Successful passing of the 12 practical foci qualifies the pupil for a Practical Endorsement certificate.


A Level Chemistry A is an excellent base for a university degree in healthcare such as medicine, pharmacy and dentistry as well as the biological sciences, physics, mathematics, pharmacology and analytical chemistry. Chemistry is also taken by many law applicants as it shows you can cope with difficult concepts. Chemistry can also complement a number of arts subjects. A range of career opportunities including chemical, manufacturing and pharmaceutical industries and in areas such as forensics, environmental protection and healthcare. The problem solving skills are useful for many other areas, too, such as law and finance.

Subject Lead: Mrs Manning & Mr Cooper [email protected] [email protected]

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HISTORY

What is History all about?

A-Level History is for students with a passion for

learning how today’ world has been impacted

by the people, events and ideas from the past.

Students are encourage to read widely from a

range of professional historians so that they

appreciate that historical topics, though

factual, are open to interpretation and

controversy.


AQA History (7042)


The school has selected the following: Breadth study: Tsarist and Communist Russia 1855-1964

- How was Russia governed and how did political authority change and develop?

- Why did opposition develop and how effective was it?

- How and with what results did the economy develop and change?

- What was the extent of social and cultural change?

- How important were ideas and ideology?

- How important was the role of individuals and groups and how were they affected by developments?

Depth study: The English Revolution 1625-1660 This option provides for the study in depth of the challenges faced by those in authority in the years before, during and after the English Civil War. It explores concepts such as Divine Right; arbitrary government, Arminianism, and political and religious radicalism. It also encourages an in-depth understanding of how government works, arbitrary government and consensus, authority and opposition and issues of settlement.

Assessment:

Paper 1 Breadth Study - 2 hours 30 minutes exam - 3 questions - 40% total grade

Paper 2 Depth Study

- 2 hours 30 minutes exam - 3 questions - 40% total grade

Paper 3 Historical Investigation

- 3500 word assignment - 20% total grade


History is a popular subject highly regarded at university and is useful for degrees such as History, Archaeology, Classics, Law, Politics and Literature. Key skills developed in the subject are fundamental for all future careers, such as argumentative, analytical, independent, communicative, extended writing and reading skills.

Subject Lead: Mr Hadley [email protected]

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GEOGRAPHY

What is Geography all about?

The AQA specification will excite students’ minds, challenge perceptions and stimulate their investigative and analytical skills. The units of study include a diverse range of physical and human geographical issues, alongside an individual investigation that will be developed by the students themselves. Students will engage with a range of quantitative and relevant qualitative skills, within both human and physical themes. These will include observation skills, measurement and geospatial mapping skills and data manipulation and statistical skills including those associated with and arising from fieldwork.


AQA Geography (7037) Course Content Overview:

The Geography A level comprises of 3 key

components;

Component 1: Physical Geography, which

encompasses the study of systems and natural

processes such as water and carbon cycles,

coastal systems and hazards.

Component 2: Human Geography, which looks

into global changes and the impact of human

intervention on environmental conditions, for

example, global systems and global

governance, contemporary urban

environments and resource security.

Component 3: Geography Fieldwork

Investigation, comprising of an individual

investigation which must include data collected

out in the field.

Assessment:

Paper 1 Physical Geography - 2 hours 30 minutes - 40% of total grade

Paper 2 Human Geography

- 2 hours 30 minutes - 40% of total grade

Paper 3 Fieldwork Investigation

- 3000 to 4000 words - 20% of total grade


A geography degree enables you to embark on a career in a range of fields, including those in the education, commerce, industry, transport, tourism and public sectors. You'll also have many transferable skills, attracting employers from the business, law and finance sectors. Employers include:

- the armed forces - charities - the Civil Service - environmental consultancies - environmental protection agencies - information systems organisations - local government - Ministry of Defence - police service - private companies - utility companies

Subject Lead: Miss Luckie [email protected]

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SPANISH

What is Spanish all about?

Spoken by 470 million people across 22 countries, Spanish is one of the fastest growing languages on the planet. This means learning Spanish will lead to many fulfilling travel experiences and possibly overseas job opportunities. Exam Board Specification:

AQA Spanish (7692) Course Content Overview:

Social issues and trends including modern and traditional values, cyberspace, and equal rights. Multiculturalism in Hispanic society including immigration, racism and integration. Artistic Culture in the Hispanic World including modern day idols, Spanish regional identity and cultural heritage. Political life in the Hispanic world including today’s youth are tomorrow’s citizens, monarchies and dictatorships and popular movements. Spanish Grammar including nouns, articles, adjectives, numerals, adverbs, quantifiers, pronouns, verbs, prepositions, conjunctions, commands, negations and questions. Literary texts and films. The school has chosen to study the text ‘Como agua para chocolate’ and the and the film‘El laberinto del fauno’

Assessment:

Paper 1 Listening, reading and writing - 2 hours 30 minutes - 50% of total grade

Paper 2 Writing


Paper 3 Speaking

- 21 to 23 minutes with 5 minutes of preparation time

- 30% of total grade


Language skills are in demand and are particularly useful at a business level. They’re also incredibly useful as a means of combining a degree in order to do a joint degree. Jobs directly related to a Spanish degree include:

- Interpreter - Secondary school teacher - Translator

Jobs where a Spanish degree would be useful include:

- Broadcast journalist - Detective - Diplomatic service officer - Education consultant - English as a foreign language teacher - International aid/development worker - Logistics and distribution manager - Marketing executive - Patent examiner - Private tutor - Publishing rights manager - Sales executive

Subject Lead: Mr Diaz-Ward [email protected]

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ART AND DESIGN (FINE ART)

What is Fine Art all about?

This course emphasises the importance of independent study, self-directed research and exploration and the opportunity to experiment with a wide range of media and genres. Emphasis is placed on experimentation and the development of ideas. Building on your prior kills you will unlock your creativity in drawing, painting, digital media and printing, among other techniques. You will learn to reflect purposefully on what you have made and understand how your work relates to the broader world of art and design. Exam Board Specification: AQA Art and Design, Fine Art (7202) Course Content Overview:

Students are required to work in one or more area(s) of fine art, such as those listed below. They may explore overlapping areas and combinations of areas:

- drawing and painting - mixed-media, including collage and

assemblage - sculpture - ceramics - installation - printmaking (relief, intaglio, screen

processes and lithography) - moving image and photography

Component 1 Personal Investigation This is a practical component where students present work based on a personal issue, interest or concern. This self-directed study takes the form of researching, designing and exploring several outcomes using a variety of different materials including painting and drawing, textiles, sculpture, installation, photography and moving image. A personal study of 3000 words will also support this project.

Component 2 Externally Set Assignment In February of Y13 eight question titles are released by the exam board. Students select one. Preparatory work should be presented in any suitable format, such as mounted sheets, design sheets, sketchbooks, workbooks, journals, models and maquettes. Following the preparatory period, students must complete 15 hours of unaided, supervised time. In the 15 hours students must produce a finished outcome or a series of related finished outcomes, informed by their preparatory work.

Assessment:

Component 1 Personal Investigation - No time limit - 60% of total grade

Component 2 Externally set assignment - Preparation period from 1st Feb - 15 hour exam - 40% of total grade


Art is not only for students who wish to pursue a career in the artistic industry, it will also allow you to develop transferrable skills such as problem solving, contextual thinking, analysis and greater visual literacy. Studying Art and Design can lead to careers in Architecture, Interior Design, Art Administration, Theatrical Design, Television and many more. Subject Lead: Miss Jeffs [email protected]

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COMPUTER SCIENCE

What is Computer Science all about?

Computer Science is a practical subject where students can apply the academic principles learnt in the classroom to real-world systems. It’s an intensively creative subject that combines invention and excitement, and can look at the natural world through a digital prism. Exam Board Specification:

OCR Computer Science (H446) Course Content Overview:

First Year Course Content: Computing Principles:

- Computer Science will cover systems architecture and other areas including the following:

- The characteristics of contemporary processors, input, output and storage devices

- Software and software development - Exchanging data - Data types, data structures and

algorithms - Legal, moral cultural and ethical issues

Algorithms and Problem Solving:

- Programming and problem solving - Elements of computational thinking - Pattern recognition, abstraction and

decomposition - Algorithm design and efficiency

Second Year Course Content: More in-depth coverage of:

- Computer principles - Algorithms and problem solving

Programming Project:

- The project follows the following pattern:

- Analysis of the problem - Design of the solution - Implementation of the solution - Evaluation

Assessment:

Paper 1- Computer Systems (01) - 2 hours 30 mins - 40% of final mark

Paper 2- Algorithms and Programming (02)

- 2 hours 30 mins - 40% of final mark

Programming Project (03/04)

- Non-exam assessment - 20% of final mark


Computer Science can lead to careers in the following areas:

- Computer Programmer - Business Analyst - Games Developer - IT Consultant - Web Design

Subject Lead: Mrs Miah [email protected]

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DRAMA

What is Drama all about?

Our A-level Drama and Theatre offers students the opportunity to explore drama as a practical art form, in which ideas and meaning are communicated to an audience through choices of form, style and convention. Students will: • create, perform and respond to drama and theatre • develop the creativity and independence to become effective theatre makers • explore the relationship between theory and practice in a range of theatrical styles and periods and historical, social and cultural contexts • learn how relevant research, independent thought and analysis of live theatre production can inform decision making in their practical work and put this understanding into practice • experience the ways in which theatre makers collaborate to create theatre


AQA A Level Drama and Theatre 7262


Component 1: Drama and theatre

Students are assessed on their knowledge and understanding of how drama and theatre is developed and performed and on their ability to analyse and evaluate the live theatre work of others. List A. One of the following: - Antigone, Sophocles - Much Ado About Nothing, William Shakespeare - A Servant to Two Masters, Carlo Goldoni - The Caucasian Chalk Circle, Bertolt Brecht - Accidental Death of an Anarchist, Dario Fo - Jerusalem, Jez Butterworth Playwright List B. One of the following: - Yerma, Federico García Lorca - The Glass Menagerie, Tennessee Williams - Metamorphosis, Steven Berkoff - Cloud Nine, Caryl Churchill - Our Country's Good, Timberlake Wertenbaker

Brontë, Polly Teale

Component 2: Creating original drama This is a practical component where students create a working notebook and create a devised piece of drama which must be influenced by the work and methodologies of one prescribed practitioner. Component 3 - Making theatre Practical exploration and interpretation of three extracts, each taken from a different play. Methodology of a prescribed practitioner must be applied to Extract 3 which is performed as a final assessed piece. Students complete a reflective report analysing and evaluating theatrical interpretation of all three extracts.

Assessment:

Component 1 - The paper is divided into three compulsory sections: • Section A: Drama through the ages (study of a set text from List A) • Section B: 20th and 21st century drama (study of a set text from List B) • Section C: Live theatre production. The paper constitutes 40% of the A-level. Students have 3 hours to answer the paper

Component 2 - Constitutes 30% of the A-level. A working notebook (40 marks) and a devised performance (20 marks)

Component 3 - constitutes 30% of the A-level. A performance of extract 3 (40 marks) and a reflective report (20 marks)


This course is ideal for anyone wishing to study Drama at university or who wish to pursue a career in the media or Performing Arts. As the subject demands practical, creative and communication skills in almost equal measure, it could lead to careers involving contact with the public or making presentations. Specific drama related careers include:

- Performer - Theatre critic - Drama therapist - Director/Producer - Teacher

Subject Lead: Mrs Seabrook [email protected]

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PSYCHOLOGY

What is Psychology all about?

Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and how it dictates and influences our behaviour, from communication and memory to thought and emotion. Psychologists ask questions like: Why do some people suffer from stress and mental illness? Why do some find spiders fascinating and others have a phobia? How does early childhood experience affect you later in life? The syllabus content will develop a range of valuable skills, including critical analysis, independent thinking and research. It will also develop mathematical knowledge and research skills. It is therefore important that you have good GSCE Science and Mathematics abilities prior to starting the course.


AQ Psychology (7182)


Introductory Topics in Psychology: - Social Influence - Memory - Attachment - Psychopathology

Psychology in Context:

- Approaches in Psychology - Research Methods - Biopsychology

Issues in Psychology One from:

- Relationships - Gender - Cognition and development

One from:

- Schizophrenia - Eating behaviours - Stress

One from:

- Aggression - Forensic psychology - Addiction

Assessment:

Introductory topics in psychology - 2 hours - 33.3% total grade

Psychology in context

- 2 hours - 33.3% total grade

Issues in psychology

- 2 hours - 33.3% total grade


Psychology provides a useful background for the further study of Psychology as well as other social science or business related subjects such as Education, Government and Politics, Sociology, Philosophy, Business Studies, History, English or Law. The transferable skills taught are also invaluable in any job which includes research, mathematical, scientific or ‘people’ skills

Subject Lead: Mrs Manning & Mr Cooper [email protected] [email protected]

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BTEC L3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA

IN SPORT - (3 A LEVELS)

What is BTEC Sport all about?

This is intended as an Applied General qualification, equivalent in size to three A Levels. It is a two-year, full-time course that meets entry requirements in its own right for learners who want to progress to higher education courses in sport before entering employment.

Exam Board Specification: Pearson

Course Content Overview: Learners will study 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 - Unit 4: Sports Leadership - Unit 7: Practical Sports Performance - Unit 8: Coaching for Performance - Unit 9: Research Methods in Sport - Unit 19: Development and Provision of

Sport and Physical Activity - Unit 22: Investigating Business in the Sport

and Active Leisure Industry - Unit 23: Skill Acquisition in Sport.

Learners will also choose four optional units from the following:

- Unit 5 Application of fitness - Unit 6 Sports psychology - Unit 10 Sport event organisation - Unit 11 Research project in sport - Unit 17 Sports injury management - Unit 18 Work experience in active leisure - Unit 20 Leisure management - Unit 21 Leisure centre operations - Unit 24 Sports performance analysis - Unit 25 Rules, regulations and officiating in

sport - Unit 26 Technical and tactical demands of

sport - Unit 27 Principles and practices for outdoor

and adventurous activities - Unit 28 Environmental sustainability for

outdoor and adventurous activities - Unit 29 Exercise for specific groups - Unit 30 Exercise, health and lifestyle - Unit 31 Current issues in sport - Unit 32 Sports massage

Assessment:

Units 1, 2, 19 and 22 are externally examined. Some of these task will be traditional examination style. Others involve receiving case studies a week in advance then completing questions under timed conditions. All other units are internally assessed and marked, then externally verified by a moderator. Learners could be given opportunities to:

- write up the findings of their own research - use case studies to explore complex or

unfamiliar situations - carry out projects for which they have

choice over the direction and outcomes - demonstrate practical and technical skills.

When all units have been assessed the grades awarded will be Distinction*, Distinction, Merit or Pass.


Students go on to be: - Teachers - Coaches - Physiotherapists - In the armed forces - Sports psychologists - Sports therapists - Sports journalists - Statisticians

The qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by higher education providers as meeting, or contributing to, admission requirements for many relevant courses, E.G:

- BA (Hons) in Sports Development and Management

- BSc (Hons) in Sports Management - BSc (Hons) Sports Business Management - BSc (Hons) Sport and Leisure

Management - BSc (Hons) Sports Science (Outdoor

Activities) - BSc (Hons) in Exercise, Health and Fitness - BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise

Psychology.

Subject Lead: Miss Clark [email protected]

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BTEC L3 DIPLOMA IN SPORT (2 A LEVELS)


This is intended as an Applied General qualification, equivalent in size to two A Levels. It is a two-year, full-time course that meets entry requirements in its own right for learners who want to progress to higher education courses in sport before entering employment.


Pearson


Learners will study mandatory units: - Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology - Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming


Sports Industry - Unit 4: Sports Leadership - Unit 22: Investigating Business in the Sport

and Active Leisure Industry - Unit 23: Skill Acquisition in Sport.

Learners will also choose three optional units from the following

- Unit 5 Application of fitness - Unit 6 Sports psychology - Unit 7: Practical Sports Performance - Unit 8: Coaching for Performance - Unit 9: Research Methods in Sport - Unit 10 Sport event organisation - Unit 11 Research project in sport - Unit 17 Sports injury management - Unit 18 Work experience in active leisure - Unit 20 Leisure management - Unit 21 Leisure centre operations - Unit 24 Sports performance analysis - Unit 25 Rules, regulations and officiating in

sport - Unit 26 Technical and tactical demands of

sport - Unit 27 Principles and practices for outdoor

and adventurous activities - Unit 28 Environmental sustainability for

outdoor and adventurous activities

Assessment:

Units 1, 2 and 22 are externally examined. Some of these task will be traditional examination style. Others involve receiving case studies a week in advance then completing questions under timed conditions. All other units are internally assessed and marked, then externally verified by a moderator. Learners could be given opportunities to:






Students go on to be - Teachers - Coaches - Physiotherapists - In the armed forces - Sports psychologists - Sports therapists - Sports journalists - Statisticians

The qualification carries UCAS points and can contribute to admission for many relevant courses:

- BSc (Hons) in Sports Management - BSc (Hons) Sports Business Management - BSc (Hons) Sports Science (Outdoor


Psychology.


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BTEC EXTENDED CERTIFICATE IN

SPORT (1 A LEVEL)


This is intended as an Applied General qualification, equivalent in size to one A Level. It is a two-year, full-time course that meets entry requirements in its own right for learners who want to progress to higher education courses in sport before entering employment.


Pearson


Learners will study mandatory units: - Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology - Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming


Sports Industry Learners will also choose one optional units from the following

- Unit 4: Sports Leadership - Unit 5 Application of fitness - Unit 6 Sports psychology - Unit 7: Practical Sports Performance

Assessment:

Units 1, 2 and 22 are externally examined. Some of these task will be traditional examination style. Others involve receiving case studies a week in advance then completing questions under timed conditions. All other units are internally assessed and marked, then externally verified by a moderator. Learners could be given opportunities to:






Students go on to be: - Teachers - Coaches - Physiotherapists - In the armed forces - Sports psychologists - Sports therapists - Sports journalists - Statisticians

The qualification carries UCAS points and can contribute to admission for many relevant courses:

- BSc (Hons) in Sports Management - BSc (Hons) Sports Business Management - BSc (Hons) Sports Science (Outdoor


Psychology.


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