Course Content - What will you be studying?

The Tech Award gives learners the opportunity to develop sector-specific applied knowledge and skills through realistic vocational contexts. They will explore the different types and providers of sport and physical activity, as well as the equipment and technology available. Building on this, they will look at individuals’ differing needs, to gain an understanding of how to increase participation in sport while further developing their knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology in a contextualised way. They will then apply their knowledge and skills to planning and delivering sports activity sessions for participants in practical sessions.

In addition, this qualification enables learners to develop sector-specific skills such as sport analysis and sports leadership, and personal skills such as communication, planning, time management and teamwork, through a practical and skills-based approach to learning and assessment.

Assessment weighting - Exams / Coursework

Who is this course aimed at?

This Tech Award is for learners interested in taking a hands-on course alongside their GCSEs that will offer them an insight into what it is like to work in the sector, giving them a broad introduction that keeps all of their options open and allows them to make an informed decision about their future learning and career.

This course builds on and uses the knowledge and skills from GCSEs. It can be complementary learning for GCSEs in Dance, Business, Biology and Health and Social Care. It can also work alongside a GCSE in Physical Education – enhancing learners’ understanding of theory through applied learning, and covering content not directly covered in the GCSE such as leadership and teaching in sport. Successful completion of this course opens up progression to A Levels or the study of a vocational qualification at Level 3, such as a BTEC National in Sport or a BTEC National in Sport and Exercise Science.

Head of Subject

Russ Martin rmartin@millbayacademy.org