Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Sport

Programme Title: BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Sport

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Task 1

Unit 1 Fitness Testing & Training

Learning outcomes
1. Know the fitness and training requirements necessary to achieve excellence in a
selected sport
Specific Objectives
To achieve a pass grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to:

(P1) Describe the fitness requirements for achieving excellence in a selected sport

(P2) Describe three different fitness training methods used to achieve excellence in a
selected sport

To achieve a merit grade in addition to the criteria of a pass the evidence must show that
the learner is able to:

(M1) Explain the fitness requirements for achieving excellence in a selected sport
Task 1 Sporting Excellence Scout Report

You are the Head Scout for England u18 centre of sporting excellence. This centre
accommodates activities stated below. You have been asked to scout various fitness aspects
within a sport of your choice at the centre.
Activities at centre (choose 1): Football, basketball, cricket, rugby union, boxing
You must produce a Sporting Excellence Scout Report for one chosen sport in which you
must
Explain the fitness components required for achieving excellence in one selected sport & why these are
required. (P1 & M1)
Explain all of the following fitness components and how they are involved in your chosen sport:
Skill related: Agility, balance, coordination, power, reaction-time
Physical fitness: Aerobic endurance, muscular endurance, flexibility, speed, strength, body
composition
Describe three different fitness-training methods used to achieve excellence in one selected sport. (P2)
Choose 3 of the following training methods:

flexibility training
strength training
aerobic training
muscular endurance training
body composition

What is the method of training? How is it used? Why is it important that this training method is used in my
chosen sport?

* Please note there are no distinction criteria for this task *

Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Sport

Programme Title: BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Sport

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Task 2

Students' Name:
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Vocational Units
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3

Date Set:
First hand in date:
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Fri 17th September 2010

Thurs 16th December 2010

Fri 20th May 2011

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Unit 1 Fitness Testing & Training

Learning outcomes
2. Know the lifestyle factors that affect sports training and
performance
Specific Objectives
To achieve a pass grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to:

(P3) Describe four different lifestyle factors that can affect sports training and performance

Please note that there are no merit or distinction criteria for this task.
Task 2 The Job Interview
You are about to have an interview for a job at a local fitness centre.
The interviewer has asked that you prepare a presentation to give to the fitness
team which focuses on lifestyle factors that affect training and performance as part
of your interview.
Using your knowledge gained through research, watching and participating in
activity, complete the following task.
Individually produce your own interview notes, using PowerPoint or Word, which describes four
different lifestyle factors that have an affect on sports training and performance. (P3)
You need to describe 2 positive lifestyle factors which may enhance sporting performance &
2 negative lifestyle factors which may reduce sporting performance.
Lifestyle factors (choose 2 positive and 2 negative):
negative):
Stress, alcohol, smoking, drugs, diet, sports participation (training and competition).

Present the information as answers for your job interview.

In your notes, summarise the importance of adopting these 2 positive lifestyle factors.

Your tutor will be providing an observation record as evidence for completing the job interview.

Please note there are no merit or distinction criteria for this task

Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Sport

Programme Title: BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Sport

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Task 3

Students' Name:
Assessors' Name:
Late Submission: Yes / No

Date Set:
First hand in date:
Final hand in date:

Fri 17th September 2010

Thurs 16th December 2010

Fri 20th May 2011

Unit 1 Fitness Testing & Training

Learning outcomes
3. Be able to assess their own level of fitness
Specific Objectives
To achieve a pass grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to:
(P4) Carry out four different fitness tests for different components of fitness, recording the

results accurately
(P5) Interpret their test results and personal level of fitness

To achieve a merit grade in addition to the criteria of a pass the evidence must show that
the learner is able to:
(M2) Explain their test results and personal level of fitness, identifying strengths and areas
for improvement

To achieve a distinction grade in addition to the criteria of a pass and merit, the evidence
must show that the learner is able to:

(D1) Evaluate their test results and personal level of fitness, considering the level required
to achieve excellence in a selected sport

Task 3 Personal Training

You have hired a Personal Trainer who wants to assess your fitness levels in order to
design a training programme.
You have been asked to participate in four different fitness tests that give results for
four different fitness components in order to assess your personal level of fitness.
Using your knowledge gained through research, watching and participating in activity, complete the
following task.

Complete the 4 tests and record the results accurately on the score sheet provided by your tutor (P4)
Your tutor will be providing an observation record as evidence for completing tests.

Using the results you have for your own personal fitness, interpret your scores and produce a written
summary of your personal level of fitness compared to normal expectancy and sporting excellence
(P5)

Explain your test results, compared to normative data and excellence, as well as making a conclusion
to explain your individual level of fitness. You need to identify strengths and areas of weakness (M2)
Producing graphs may help you explain the results of the tests

Using the knowledge you have gained in class and various research methods, evaluate your test
results and personal level of fitness.

Comment on how you could improve areas of fitness considering the levels required by elite sports
performers and the level required to achieve excellence in a selected sport? (D1)

Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Sport

Programme Title: BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Sport

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Task 4

Students' Name:
Assessors' Name:
Late Submission: Yes / No

Date Set:
First hand in date:
Final hand in date:

Fri 17th September 2010

Thurs 16th December 2010

Fri 20th May 2011

Unit 1 Fitness Testing & Training

Learning outcomes
4. Know the effects of psychological factors on sports training and performance.
Specific Objectives
To achieve a pass grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to:
(P6) Describe the effects of psychological factors on sports training and
performance.
To achieve a merit grade in addition to the criteria of a pass the evidence must show that the
learner is able to:
(M3) Explain the effects of psychological factors on sports training and
performance.

To achieve a distinction grade in addition to the criteria of a pass and merit, the evidence
must show that the learner is able to:

(D2) Analyse the effects of psychological factors on sports training and

performance.

Task 4 England Football Team Psychologist

You have been the successful applicant for the job as Sports Psychologist of
the England football team. England have recently qualified for Euro 2012 and are
about to play their first round game for the tournament.
Individually produce your own presentation, using PowerPoint, or prepare a Team Talk which
you will present to the players in the England dressing room, this Team Talk to the
players must

Describe (P6) / Explain (M3) / Analyse (D2) the effects of psychological factors on the
training and sporting performance

E.g. In the short-term, In the long term, how does having focused targets affect
performance over the tournament? How does it benefit the player psychological mind for
future tournaments?
Think of real-life situations in sport where these types of incidents have occurred & use
these examples to aid your analysis (pictures & video clips)
You should include all of the following to help with your team talk:
Psychological factors:
factors:
1. Motivation - How does having increased motivation before a game affect performance?
2. Arousal and anxiety - How might a players anxiety affect their performance? How and why do
nerves affect players before a match?
3. Personality How does a sportspersons personality affect performance?
4. Concentration - What may happen to a player whose concentration on the match is affected?
Psychological effects (Include all areas listed below)
Short term increased motivation, activate toward goals
Long term Maintenance of targets and goals; improved sporting performance.