BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in
Sport

 
Who is the qualification for?
The Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Sport (603/7068/3) is for learners who
want to acquire sector-specific applied knowledge and skills through vocational contexts
by exploring the different types and providers of sport and physical activity and the
equipment and technology available for participation as part of their Key Stage 4
learning. They will also explore the different types of participant and their needs in
order to gain an understanding of how to increase participation for others in sport and
physical activity and further develop their knowledge and understanding of anatomy and
physiology. Learners will undertake practical sessions to develop skills in planning and
delivering sports activity sessions to participants. The qualification enables learners to
develop their sector-specific skills, such as sport analysis and sports leadership, using
realistic vocational contexts, and personal skills, such as communication, planning, time
management and teamwork through a practical and skills-based approach to learning
and assessment. The qualification recognises the value of learning skills, knowledge and
vocational attributes to complement GCSEs. The qualification will broaden learners’
experience and understanding of the varied progression options available to them.

What does the qualification cover?
The Tech Award gives learners the opportunity to develop sector-specific applied
knowledge and skills through realistic vocational contexts. Learners will have the
opportunity to develop applied knowledge and skills in the following areas:

● investigating provisions for sport including equipment and facilities to enhance
sport
● planning and delivery of sport drills and sessions
● fitness for sport including fitness testing and methodology.

This Tech Award complements the learning in GCSE programmes such as GCSE Physical
Education by providing further depth via analysis to the GCSE programmes use of sports
theoretical knowledge to improve performance in participants. Also, in the BTEC
exploration of the provision and types of sports suited to different individuals with
different needs is well suited to the GCSE’s depth study into key socio-cultural influences.
Finally, the BTEC offers leadership and teaching in sport, which is not approached
directly by the GCSE.

What can the qualification lead to?
Study of the qualification as part of Key Stage 4 learning will help learners to make more
informed choices for further learning, either generally or in this sector. The choices that
learners can make post-16 will depend on their overall level of attainment and their
performance in the qualification.

How will I be assessed?