Teachers of PE
- Miss R Jeppeson (Curriculum Leader)
- Mr C Black
- Mr D Newman
- Mr E Green
- Miss H Peterkin
- Mr J Hacker
- Miss L Hockin
- Mrs M Shaw
- Mr T Birch
Reasons to Study BTEC PE
Studying BTEC PE develops your understanding of a subject that many students are often passionate about. It allows you to explore the relationship between elite performance, physiology, psychology and biomechanics as well as media and business. You will also be able to apply much of what you have learned to human health and wellbeing. The course is a mixture of both coursework and exams that are taken throughout the 2 years.
Our Vision for PE
Students at SJB study PE to guide & inspire them to maintain optimum health & fitness for the rest of their lives. They will develop physical literacy & experience positive feelings around physical activity, building confidence in their bodies. PE develops a range of life skills including leadership, teamwork & a resilience to physical & mental challenges. For many students, physical education will be a source of great passion & can foster a curiosity in the limits of human health & performance.
Career Paths
- Sports Coaching
- Sports Nutrition
- Sports Therapy
- PE teaching
- Leisure Industry
- Sports Development
- Police Force
- Armed Forces
- Personal Training
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Outline of Course
All students will be able to take part in physical activity during their key skills time. Students have the opportunity to extend their study of Physical Education by following A-Level or BTEC Sport courses.
Qualification: BTEC
Exam Board: Edexcel
Coursework: 33%
Exam: 67%
Exam Structure: 2 x 2hour exam papers sat in the summer of Year 13
Link to specification: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport
Course Overview:
Assessment:
4 units over 2 years:
- Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology (Exam)
- Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health Sport and Well-being (Exam)
- Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry (Marked Internally)
- Unit 5: Application of Fitness Testing (Marked Internally)
Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology (Exam) (Year 1)
What’s assessed
- Skeletal System
- Muscular System
- Respiratory System
- Cardiovascular System
- Energy Systems
How it’s assessed
- Written exam: 1hour 30mins
- Total: 80 marks
- 33% of BTEC Sport
Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health Sport and Well-being (Exam) (Year 2)
What’s assessed
Students will be prepared for a scenario based exam. They will be able to take in 4 pages of pre-prepared notes to assist them with this exam
- Section A – Examine Lifestyle Factors and their Effect on Health and Well-Being
- Section B – Understanding the Screening Process for Training Programming
- Section C – Understand Programme-Related Nutritional Needs
- Section D – Examine Training Methods for Different Components of Fitness
- Section E – Understand Training Programme Design
How it’s assessed
- Written exam: 2hours 30mins
- Total: 60 marks
- 33% of BTEC Sport
Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry (Marked Internally) (Year 2)
What’s assessed
- Learning Aim A – Understand the Career and Job Opportunities in the Sports Industry
- Learning Aim B – Explore Own Skills Using a Skills Audit to Inform a Career Development Action Plan
- Learning Aim C – Undertake a Recruitment Activity to Demonstrate the Processes that Can Lead to a Successful Job Offer in a Selected Pathway
How it’s assessed
- Internal assessment, external moderation
- 17% of BTEC Sport
Unit 5: Application of Fitness Testing (Marked Internally) (Year 1)
What’s assessed
- Learning Aim A – Understand the Principles of Fitness Testing
- Learning Aim B – Explore Fitness Testing for Different Components of Fitness
- Learning Aim C – Undertake Evaluation and Feedback if Fitness Tests Results
How it’s assessed
- Internal assessment, external moderation
- 17% of BTEC Sport
What we are looking for:
- Students who have a genuine interest in Sport
- Students who currently take part in Sport
- Students who enjoy being challenged by a mixture of practical and theory tasks