What will students study in BTEC Sport this year? They 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 There is one optional unit which has been designed to support choices in progression to sport courses in higher education, and to link with relevant occupational areas. Optional units: • Sports leadership • Application of fitness testing • Sports Psychology • Practical Sports Performance Learners will explore the following: • How the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems function and the fundamentals of the energy systems • Client screening and lifestyle assessment, fitness training methods and fitness programming to support improvements in a client’s health and well-being The knowledge and skills required for different career pathways in the sports industry. They will take part in, and reflect on, a personal skills audit, career action plan and practical interview assessment activities. Year 12: Unit 1 and Unit 3 Year 13: Unit 2 and one optional unit What are the major assessments this year? At the beginning of each topic, students will be asked to complete a small initial assessment to understand their knowledge of a topic to aid teacher planning. At the end of each unit of work students will be assessed on their knowledge and understanding through exam questions. Students will re-complete the initial assessment to assess learning from each unit. Your child will also complete 3 written assessments in line with the school calendar at the end of each term. What do assessments test? The written assessment will test Students’ knowledge and understanding of key theory concepts. Whom should I contact for further advice or information? Curriculum Leader of PE and Dance, Miss Marshall: jmarshall@carshaltongirls.org.uk