Pearson BTEC Level 1 Introductory in Sport

1 Specification First teaching from September 2019 Pearson btec Level 1 Introductory Award in SportPearson btec Level 1 Introductory Certificate in SportPearson btec Level 1 Introductory Diploma in SportPearsonBTEC Level 1 Introductory inSportIssue 3 Pearson btec Level 1 Introductory Award in Sport Pearson btec Level 1 Introductory Certificate in Sport Pearson btec Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Sport Specification First teaching September 2019 Issue 3 Edexcel, btec and LCCI qualifications Edexcel, btec and LCCI qualifications are awarded by Pearson , the UK s largest awarding body offering academic and vocational qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked.

2 For further information, please visit our qualifications website at Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page at About Pearson Pearson is the world's leading learning company, with 35,000 employees in more than 70 countries working to help people of all ages to make measurable progress in their lives through learning. We put the learner at the centre of everything we do, because wherever learning flourishes, so do people. Find out more about how we can help you and your learners at This specification is Issue 3.

3 Key changes are sidelined. We will inform centres of any changes to this issue. The latest issue can be found on our website. References to third-party material made in this specification are made in good faith. We do not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.) ISBN 978 1 446 93229 2 All the material in this publication is copyright Pearson Education Limited 2019 Welcome With a track record built over 30 years of learner success, btec qualifications are widely recognised and respected.

4 They provide progression to the workplace either directly or via study at higher levels . Proof comes from YouGov research, which shows that 62% of large companies have recruited employees with btec qualifications. Why are BTECs so successful? BTECs embody a fundamentally learner-centred approach to the curriculum, with a flexible, unit-based structure. In this new btec Introductory Suite, the focus is on the development of both transferable and sector skills. The development of these skills is key in helping progression to further study whether that be to other BTECs, to apprenticeships or to training.

5 As we expect many learners to be studying functional skills or GCSEs alongside their btec we also offer support skills in English and maths. When creating the btec Introductory Suite, we worked with colleges to ensure that learners needs were met. The colleges told us that it is essential that Level 1 learners develop key progression skills in areas such as problem solving, communication and research. We have addressed this through: offering a btec Introductory Award, a btec Introductory Certificate and a btec Introductory Diploma, each has a clear and distinct purpose, so there is something to suit every learner s choice of study programme and progression plan new skills-focused content closely aligned with what centres need in supporting their learners to become part of a skilled workforce graded assessments in every unit to help learners progress to the next stage of their personal journey.

6 Whether to further education or to the world of work. A word to learners Today s btec Introductory qualifications will demand a lot of practical work from you. You will complete a range of units, be organised, take assessments that will demonstrate your skills and keep a portfolio of your assignments. You can feel proud in achieving a btec because, whatever your plans, success in your btec Introductory Award, Certificate or Diploma will help you progress to the next stage of your learning. Good luck, and we hope you enjoy your course.

7 Summary of btec Level 1 Introductory Award, Certificate and Diploma in Sport Issue 3 changes Summary of changes made between the previous issue and this current issue Page number The wording under Section 8 Final grading and awarding subsection Calculation of the qualification grade has been updated to clarify current practice in ensuring maintenance and consistency of qualification standards. Page 123 The wording in Section 9 Administrative arrangements subsections Learner malpractice and Teacher/centre malpractice have been updated to clarify suspension of certification in certain circumstances.

8 Page 128 Summary of btec Level 1 Introductory Award, Certificate and Diploma in Sport Issue 2 changes Summary of changes made between Issue 1 and Issue 2 Page number The btec Level 1 Introductory Award in Sport has been added to the Welcome message Welcome page The btec Level 1 Introductory Award in Sport has been added to the specification title Title page References to the btec Level 1 Introductory Award in Sport have been added to the Overview of the btec Introductory qualifications pages Pages 1 and 2 The btec Level 1 Introductory Award in Sport has been added to

9 Section 1 Qualification Purpose and Objectives Pages 6 and 7 In Section 1 Qualification purpose and objective, Who are the qualifications for? has been changed to include all learners. Page 6 The structure for the btec Level 1 Introductory Award in Sport has been added to Section 2 Structure Page 8 The btec Level 1 Introductory Award in Sport has been added to Section 4 Planning your programme Page 111 Detail on understanding the qualification grades for the btec Level 1 Introductory Award in Sport has been added to Section 8 Understanding the Qualification Grade Pages 128-130 References to internal units have been removed from Points available for units Page 129 If you need further information

10 On these changes or what they mean, contact us via our website at: Contents Overview of the btec Introductory qualifications 1 Qualifications, sizes and purposes at a glance 2 Qualification and unit content 3 Assessment 4 Grading for units and qualifications 5 1 Qualification purpose and objective 6 2 Structure 8 3 Units 10 Understanding your units 10 Index of units 13 4 Planning your programme 111 5 Assessment 113 Introduction 113 Principles of internal assessment 113 Setting effective assignments 116 Making valid assessment decisions 118 Planning and record keeping 120 6 Administrative arrangements 121 Introduction 121 Learner registration and entry 121