Vocational Pathways in PE and
Sport at Key Stage 4
Jim Morris, Youth Sport Trust
Tracy Phelps, NCFE
Toby McKechnie & Suzanne Hall, OCR
Jenny Stafford Brown, Pearson UK
• I will share the outcomes for the PE qualification for each
of the Awarding Organisations and explain how the Awarding
Organisation can provide you with support
• We will explore each qualification in more detail, sharing
examples of how our networks can support each other
• You will look to see how your local networks can provide
support in preparing for a new qualification
Outcomes:
NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Health and Fitness (601/4662/X)
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Health and Fitness (601/4534/1)
• Accessible vocational qualifications
• Go live – September 2015
• Key stage performance tables 2017 & 2018
• Internally assessed units – 2 opportunities for submission
• Externally assessed unit – Option for resit
• NYA, Pass, Merit, Distinction for units (Distinction * for overall
qualification grade)
NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Health and Fitness (601/4662/X)
• 120 GLH (4 mandatory units)
• Unit 01 Introduction to health, fitness and exercise (internally
assessed)
• Unit 02 Understanding a healthy lifestyle (externally assessed)
• Unit 03 Planning an exercise session (internally assessed)
• Unit 04 Understanding a personal fitness programme (Internally
assessed)
• Grading equivalent to D-G GCSE
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Health and Fitness (601/4534/1)
• 120 GLH
• Unit 01 Principles of health and fitness (internally assessed)
• Unit 02 Healthy lifestyles (internally assessed)
• Unit 03 Preparing for health and fitness (externally assessed)
• Unit 04 Develop a personal health and fitness programme (Internally
assessed)
• Grading equivalent to A*-C GCSE
Any questions?
Schools Team – 0191 240 8822
www.ncfe.org.uk
OCR Cambridge Nationals
in Sport
Sport ScienceReducing the risk of sports
injuries
Applying principles of
training
The body’s response to
physical activity
Sport psychology
Technology in sport
Sport ScienceReducing the risk of sports
injuries
Applying principles of
training
The body’s response to
physical activity
Sport psychology
Technology in sport
Post 16 progression
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“Sports Coach UK are
delighted to have been a key
partner in the development of
the suite of new Cambridge
Technicals in Sport and
Physical Activity. The
collaboration will ensure all
learners will have the
opportunity to understand the
fundamental how-to skills of
coaching as part of their
learning programme”.
Colin Huffen
Senior Coach Education Advisor
Sports Coach UK
The right vocational choiceInnovative practice – supporting English and
maths through sport and physical activity
English and maths
landscape
27% did not achieve A-C
Post 16 re-sit – 38% achieved
31% did not achieve A-C
Post 16 re-sit – 39% achieved
Vocational Pathways in PE
and Sport at Key Stage 4
PearsonJennifer Stafford-Brown Senior Standards Verifier
Chief Examiner
New BTEC Level 2
Pearson are developing a new tech award for 2017.
Designed for pre-16 learners to study whilst at
school alongside other level 2 qualifications.
No ‘drop down’ level 1 option.
New BTEC Level 2It will be designed to fully meet performance
measures.
Focus on motivational and engaging tasks for
students to enable informed progression to:
•post-16 learning
•NQF BTEC Level 3 Sport and Sport and Exercise
Sciences qualifications
Approaches to Assessment
• Majority of the qualification will be internally
assessed.
• External assessment is going to be more
vocational – task based approach.
New BTEC Level 2
Grading
• We are in discussions with DfE and other
stakeholders about the most appropriate grading
system.
New BTEC Level 2
Current QCF BTEC Level 1 in
Sport and Active Leisure
Re-accredited until 2018.
Available in 3 sizes – Award, Certificate
and Diploma.
All internal assessment.
New BTEC Level 1 in Sport
Start Sept 2016.
Graded – Pass, Merit and Distinction.
Progression on to level 2 BTECs
Skills focussed in a broad sense to include
sector, functional Maths and English and
transferable pre-employment softer skills.
New BTEC Level 1 in Sport
Certificate 180 GLH
2 Sector Skills
3 Personal Skills
Diploma 360 GLH
4 Sector Skills
6 Personal Skills
Current NQF BTEC Level 2
Due for re-accreditation in 2017.
Uncertain if this will continue alongside new level 2
developments.
• National and customised training events
• Tutor resources
• Subject Adviser
• Podcasts
• Authorised Assignment briefs
• Assignment checking service
• Ask the Expert
• My BTEC
Pearson Support for BTECs
Local networks to support you…
• What local networks are available to support you
with this accreditation?
• How can they support you?
• How can the AO support you in implementing the
accreditation?
• What actions do you need to take next?
• I will share the outcomes for the PE qualification for each
of the Awarding Organisations and explain how the Awarding
Organisation can provide you with support
• We will explore each qualification in more detail, sharing
examples of how our networks can support each other
• You will look to see how your local networks can provide
support in preparing for a new qualification
Outcomes: