Subject Staff
- Miss Laura Jefferies (Course Leader)
- Ms Bell-West
Course Content: VTCT Sports and Leisure Studies
This course focuses on the leadership, leisure and management side of the sports sector alongside exploring the importance of how the human body works during sport and exercise as well as the impacts of lifestyle factors on health and well-being. Our students have access to industry expertise and benefit from experienced vocational teachers who support them to ensure they maximise their potential.
2017 is the first year this course is being taught. Therefore, there is only a Year 12 cohort.
Year 1 Course Content
VTCT Sports and Leisure Studies Resources
https://qualifications.vtct.org.uk/finder/qualfinder/qual.php?qual=SP3D1
Assessment VTCT Sports and Leisure Studies for Year 12
Assessment Date | LJ | HBW | Assessment Objectives and Type | Grade Range | |
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Term 1 | Lifestyle Factors - Exam Unit LO1 Know the role of lifestyle factors in the maintenance of health and well-being LO2 Know how to assess the lifestyles of selected individuals | P1, P2, M1 P3 | Unit Test and Exam style questions | Coursework | Pass, Merit and Distinction |
Term 2 | LO2 Know how to assess the lifestyles of selected individuals LO3 Know about lifestyle improvement advice | P4, P5, M2 P6, M3 P7, P8, M4 P8, M4, D1 | Unit Test and Exam style questions | ||
Term 3 | Lifestyle Factors - Exam Unit Anatomy & Physiology for Sport - Exam Unit LO1 Know the structure and functions of the skeletal system LO2 Know the structure and functions of the muscular system. | Formal exam 11.01.18 Unit Test and Exam style questions |
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Term 4 | LO3 Know the structure and functions of the cardiovascular system LO4 Know the structure and functions of the respiratory system | P7, P8, M4 P8, M4, D1 | Unit Test and Exam style questions | ||
Term 5 | LO5 Know about the different energy systems | P7, P8, M4 P8, M4, D1 | Formal exam | ||
Term 6 | Yr 13 Work and Resit Preparation | P7, P8, M4 P8, M4, D1 |
Marking and Feedback
Assessment feedforward sheets are used as part of the assessment marking process at the end of each unit which usually marries up to each term. Staff comments provide guidance on how students can improve their level of understanding. Staff are expected to review all peer assessed and self-assessed work and provide guidance when necessary.
Student folders are taken in by the class teacher at least twice per term (based on a standard 6 week term). Teachers will specifically indicate what work will and will not be marked in order to give our students a clear idea of what is expected from them and so they can always present their best work. Students are encouraged to self- and peer-assess their work through the use of our Green and Purple pens.
Homework
- Homework is set in line with the School Homework Policy. For Sports and Leisure Studies the intended length of homework should normally be 5 hours per week
- Homework typically includes practice exam questions, consolidation homework, wider reading and flipped learning work
Supporting your son or daughter in Sports and Leisure Studies
- Encourage discussion about health, fitness and healthy lifestyles
- Support your son/daughter to take part in extra activities such as lectures, visits and trips
- Encourage wider reading around the subject
- Make sure that your son/daughter equipment for lessons – A4 files and paper plus pens, notes and filing materials
- Help them to spot where they need more help and encourage them to participate fully