Sport
Our vision is to instill lifelong engagement in sport, and to embed an understanding of the benefits of a healthy, active lifestyle. In this regard, we are committed to developing an environment in which pupils work outside of their comfort zone, utilising new opportunities and embracing mistakes and misconceptions as a method of improvement. We create an environment that inspires students to build positive attitudes, resilience, and integrity, not only to improve sporting performance but to build skills for life.
Key Stage 3 - Sport
WHAT WILL I LEARN IN THIS SUBJECT?
Sport is a subject within the National Curriculum and is therefore a compulsory area of study for all students. The main function of the subject is to develop physical performance skills, evaluate coaching for performance and develop their knowledge of health and fitness.
Sport involves the continuous process of skill acquisition, development and its application to sport and physical activities. Students will develop their oracy and coach their peers to improve performance using the physical skills learnt. They will also develop their knowledge of health and fitness and how this can be used to have a healthy lifestyle.
Sport encompasses a wide range of activities and presents the opportunity to develop many technical skills such as: co-ordination, dexterity, muscular strength and stamina. Implicit in these activities are opportunities to lead and be led, to show initiative, to learn and conform to rules, to recognise the strengths and limitations of others and to appreciate the meaning of individual and collaborative endeavour.
Sport aims to provide all students with successful and enjoyable experiences which will encourage a lifelong interest in physical activity, and to promote the benefits of health, fitness and exercise.
WHAT SKILLS AND THEMES ARE COVERED?
The following areas are covered during the Key Stage:
- Football
- Basketball
- Handball
- Trampolining
- Fitness
- OAA (dodgeball, football golf, orienteering, rock climbing, problem solving)
- Athletics
- Cricket
- Rounders/Softball
- Tennis/Badminton
HOW IS IT ASSESSED?
Sport is assessed in 3 areas:
- Physical Performance
- Coaching for Performance
- Knowledge and Understanding of Health and Fitness
WHERE DOES THIS TAKE ME?
This takes you forward to the NCFE Health and Fitness qualification in KS4 which is compulsory for all students.
Key Stage 4 – NCFE Health and Fitness
WHAT WILL I LEARN ON THIS COURSE?
All year 9 and 10 students' study for the NCFE Health and Fitness Qualification. This is designed to ensure that all students have knowledge of how to maintain their health and fitness in a fun and functional way. It covers both anatomical theory and training designed to support students in leading a full healthy life.
What skills and themes are covered?
This qualification will promote the learner's understanding of:
- The structure and function of body systems
- The effects of health and fitness activities on the body
- Health and fitness and the components of fitness
- The principles of training
- The impact of lifestyle on health and fitness
- Testing and developing components of fitness
- Health and fitness analysis and setting goals
- Planning, developing and taking part in a health and fitness programme and understanding how to prepare safely
Learners will develop the following knowledge and skills:
- Adapting their own ideas and responding to feedback
- Evaluating their own work
- Analysing data and making decisions
- Skills that are essential for the health and fitness sector, such as fitness evaluation skills, responding to health data, independent working, working to deadlines and efficient use of resources
- An ability to reflect upon their preferred learning style and identify relevant study
HOW IS THIS QUALIFICATION TAUGHT AND ASSESSED?
The NCFE Health and Fitness Qualification is assessed via an Exam and Synoptic Project.
Exam
- 40% of the award
- Written examination
- 80 marks
- A mixture of multiple choice, short answer, and extended response questions
Synoptic Project
- 60% of the technical award
- 88 marks
- The completion time for the non-exam assessment is 22 hours.
- The non-exam assessment will assess the learner’s ability to effectively draw together their knowledge, understanding and skills from across the whole vocational area.
WHAT Qualification WILL I ACHIEVE?
You will achieve an NCFE Health and Fitness qualification.
WHERE WILL THIS QUALIFICATION TAKE ME?
This course leads on perfectly to the BTEC National Foundation Diploma courses in Sport, which are offered at Sixth Form, or a range of other Level 3 Sport based courses such as A Level Physical Education.
Key Stage 5 – BTEC Sport
WHAT WILL I LEARN ON THIS COURSE?
The Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Sport course consists of four mandatory units of which two are externally assessed as well as three optional units.
This qualification is a two-year course covering the underpinning knowledge for the sport sector and supporting progression to an apprenticeship in the sport sector or progression to higher education. This qualification is studied as part of a programme of study that includes other BTEC or IB qualifications.
WHAT SKILLS AND THEMES ARE COVERED?
This qualification will promote the learner’s understanding of:
- Human anatomy and its adaptations to exercise
- How to analyse the health of a client and provide recommendations for improvements
- Human anatomy and its adaptations to exercise
- How to analyse the health of a client and provide recommendations for improvements
- Explores the knowledge and skills required for different career pathways in sport
- Develops different leadership techniques, coaching strategies to be able to deliver coaching session to groups.
- To understand the requirements of different fitness tests and how to administer them safely
- The practical application of different skills, techniques and rules for sports.
HOW IS THIS QUALIFICATION TAUGHT AND ASSESSED?
Mandatory Units
- Anatomy & Physiology (Exam-externally assessed)
- Fitness Training & Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being (Exam-externally assessed)
- Professional Development in the Sports Industry (Internally Assessed)
- Sport Leadership (Internally Assessed)
Optional Units (Internally Assessed)
- Sport Leadership
- Application of Fitness Testing
- Practical Sports Performance
- Coaching for Performance
WHAT QUALIFICATION WILL I ACHIEVE?
You will achieve an BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Sport
WHERE WILL THIS QUALIFICATION TAKE ME?
Following completion of the BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Sport qualification, successful students would be able to enter initial employment, at a junior level, in areas such as Leisure and Tourism or the Fitness industry.
If you continue to study to Advanced Level or Degree Level there is possible employment in Education, Sports Coaching, Physiotherapy, Sport Psychology, Sports Management and the Fitness Industry to name a few.
What extra-curricular activities can students get involved in?
Sports Clubs:
- Basketball
- Football
- Handball
- Trampolining
- Rock Climbing
- Tennis
- Cricket
- Athletics
- Rowing
- Fitness
Trips:
- British Basketball League Game
- Premiership/Football League Game
- Premiership Rugby Game
- County Cricket Game
- Athletics Meeting
- Tennis Tournament
- Overseas Basketball Tours
Guest
- Professional Sports People
- Ex students who have gone onto successful careers#
- Professional Sports Coaches
- University Lecturers
What can my child do at home to improve his progress in this subject?
- Students are encouraged to participate in an extra-curricular club at KS3, also local clubs outside of school.
- All resources and support material can be found on your son’s google classroom for both the NCFE Health and Fitness and BTEC Sport course respectively.
- NCFE Health and Fitness Revision resource
- BTEC L3 Sport Foundation Diploma Revision resource
HOW CAN I FIND OUT MORE?
Speak to the Head of Sport Mr Parry: parrym@ntc.kent.sch.uk
2nd of Sport Mr De’Ath: deathc@ntc.kent.sch.uk
