Why choose Btec National Certificate in Sports Exercise (Level 3)?

This course requires students to work both independently and within a group. All tasks are set on paper and are also available on the Colleges ‘P' drive so students can get access to them. Each Unit contains separate tasks that are differentiated by levels (pass, merit and distinction)

Due to the nature and content of this course it can be linked with several other subject areas. The scientific principles make a close link to Biology B Tec / AS level as well as the AS level PE. Many of the Units require extended writing skills so English is another subject that van be linked.

Taking this course will earn students recognised UCAS points (this will be shown later). The course is a good stepping-stone to Higher Education and links well to PE courses such as Sport Science, Physiotherapy, PE Teaching etc. It also provides access to coaching or other jobs within the sporting industry.

Course Outline

This course is organised and moderated by the Edexcel Exam board. It is a two year course that comprises twelve different Units – six each year. Each Unit has specific instructions of how it will be assessed e.g. written, presentation or practical. For each Unit students may submit work twice to achieve the grade they are aiming for. The grading system for this course is as follows:

Individual Units:

Grade	Value
PASS	6
MERIT	12
DISTINCTION	18

 
Overall B Tec National Certificate Boundaries (equivalent of two A levels).

Grade Boundaries	Overall Grade	UCAS Point value
72 – 95	P P	80
96 – 119	M P	120
120 – 143	M M	160
144 – 167	D M	200
168 - 216	D D	240

 

Resources and facilities

For each Unit students receive a brief that outlines the unit requirements and a template of which marking will be completed on.

Careers and progression

This course is suited for those who wish to have a career in the sporting industry; it can be chosen to go with A level PE.

Entry requirements

A minimum of four GCSE A* - C (or equivalent grades) is required to start this course. If the points have been earned through a B Tec first Diploma course the student must have achieved a Merit grade or higher. A GCSE in PE, Biology or English would be an advantage as would a Merit grade in B Tec Sport.

Course Results

We are currently in the first year of running this course so have no data on previous grades. Our history in B Tec First Diplomas is a one hundred percent pass rate.

Enquiries

Please address all enquiries regarding the Btec Sports Exercise (Level 3) course to Mr S Barrow via Castle Manor Business & Enterprise College or e-mail to s.barrow@castlemanor.lpplus.net