The BTEC Sport curriculum in year 12 is related to Unit 1 and Unit 2. Both units embed the school values while building on key skills and knowledge. The intent in year 12 is to complete both exam units to allow students more time for their A Level exams in year 13.

In Year 13 the learners study Unit 3 and Unit 7. Both these units are coursework based with unit 7 being part practical and part theoretical.  

All learners and parents can access the curriculum online. Differentiation in theory lessons is key so that all learners are given the opportunity to succeed. Diversity is developed through Kagan, and by promoting our Christian values we try to expose and encourage visits to National and International tournaments. We provide opportunities to plan and organise primary sporting events to aid with their UCAS applications.  

We look at different cultures with different sports. We allow all learners to express themselves both physically and verbally and we encourage listening to others and respecting everyone’s views.

Within the PE department, we embed teaching strategies such ‘Kagan’, ‘questioning’ ‘formative SIT/DIRT’ and ‘thinking hard’ so all skills and knowledge are rooted within each individual learner.

Through demonstration and video, learners are exposed to high-quality classroom teaching, techniques and skills. All talents are recognised and links are made with outside clubs so that learners get further opportunities to succeed. We promote a healthy active lifestyle for life-long habits. In addition, we promote well-being and effective mental health.  We endorse social interaction, teamwork, and leadership through lessons and clubs.

Class analysis sheets are used effectively to implement strategies to support all. Thinking Hard activities are used widely in conjunction with the overall PE plan. Each PE member of staff uses a plan known as ‘what a BTEC Sport lesson looks like at SGS’. This allows the teacher to be flexible with the learning of the class and each learner within that class.

We use staff in their specialisms for units so that all learners can witness the best possible teaching and learning. Verbal, written and word-processed (on TEAMS) feedback is given to the learners in the form of SIT & DIRT. Peer assessment on written tasks, techniques and skills assisted by the teacher is encouraged so that learners can experience what an assessor or examiner is looking for.

Extracurricular activities are a strong feature of the department. All 6^th formers, more notably BTEC Sport students, are given the opportunity to coach younger age groups in a variety of sports/activities. We encourage them to assist in managing younger SGS sports teams as young coaches. Those that show commitment and enthusiasm will be encouraged to take on coaching qualifications. We celebrate the participation and achievement of all our 6^th formers and those that have dedicated themselves to Sport, both at SGS and outside of school with success will be celebrated at the annual Sports Presentation Evening.

We set high expectations so that learners can achieve the best outcomes. The PE department follows individual strategies for SEND/EAL/DIS/HA to allow all to achieve excellent outcomes.  

In the BTEC National units, there are opportunities during the teaching and learning phase to give students practice in developing employability skills.

All BTEC Nationals provide transferable knowledge and skills that prepare learners for progression to university. The transferable skills that universities value include: 

• Cognitive and problem-solving skills: use critical thinking, approach non-routine problems by applying expert and creative solutions, use systems and technology and have the ability to research actively and methodically
• Intrapersonal skills: communicating, working collaboratively, negotiating and influencing, self-presentation and being able to give presentations and be active group members
• Interpersonal skills: self-management, adaptability and resilience, self-monitoring and development, and learning independently. 

BTEC students can also benefit from opportunities for deep learning where they are able to make connections amongst units and select areas of interest for detailed study. 

The study of sports particularly encourages the development of skills and behaviours such as teamwork, leadership, effective writing, performance analysis, analytical analysis, creative development, resilience, evaluation, analysis and synthesising concepts. These skills are developed through the variety of approaches to teaching and learning enabled by the specification. 

Year 12

The following links contain material for assessments that occur during year 12. 

• Unit 1 Sample Assessment Material
• Unit 2 Sample Assessment Material
• Pearson BTEC Student Book 1 

Year 13

The following links contain resources and information on each of the learning aims for the two units that have assessment briefs.

Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry

• Learning Aims A & B
• Learning Aims C & D

Unit 7: Practical Sports Performance

• Learning Aims A & B
• Learning Aims C & D