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A-Level
Spanish
BTEC Level 3
Sport and
Exercise Science
EXAM BOARD: AQA EXAM BOARD: PEARsOn FD ED
REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
3 Spanish is a global language with an estimated 437
million native speakers.
3 Varied activities in lessons using online technology
such as AQA Kerboodle, Google classroom, Quizlet
and Kahoot.
3 Weekly one-to-one oral lessons.
3 We provide a vibrant linguistic experience in a
welcoming and reassuring environment.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
Year 1 (AS) – Family, technology, women and LGBT rights,
idols, Spanish festivals and traditions, Hispanic music, art
and architecture; a Spanish film: ‘Ocho apellidos vascos’
Year 2 (A-Level) – Immigration, racism, integration, young
people and politics, Spanish dictatorship and the
monarchy, dictators in Latin America, trade unions and
popular movements; a Spanish book: ‘La casa de
Bernarda Alba.’
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
Year 1 (AS) - a listening and reading comprehension
exam, one essay exam, one speaking exam (assessed by
your teacher)
Year 2 (A-Level) - a listening and reading comprehension
exam, two essays exam; one speaking exam (assessed
by your teacher)
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE
THIS COURSE
• GCSE English – minimum grade 5
• GCSE Spanish – minimum grade 6
• commitment to improving grammar and vocabulary
• interest in learning more about current affairs and
culture in Spain and Spanish speaking countries
• readiness to take part in pair and group work
• willingness to practise grammar and learn vocabulary
outside the classroom
PROGRESSION
Universities highly value the intellectual rigour and skills
of an A-Level in a modern language and offer a wide
range of combined subjects such as Spanish with
Natural Hazard Management, Psychology, Politics, Law,
Medicine and many more. The ability to use languages
has been highly prized by employers making you highly
competitive across industries.
PRIESTLEY EXTRA
Weekly individual speaking lessons. Film study days,
university language events, revision workshops. Work
experience opportunity in Spain. Ideas and support about
wider reading as well as stretch and challenge activities.
REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
3 It provides a dynamic learning experience to prepare
you for a career in sports science.
3 The course combines practical and theoretical
learning.
3 It will prepare you for university.
3 You will benefit from work experience.
3 You can combine it with another AS-Level and/or a
sports academy.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
13 units over two years. You will study six of these in the
first year, two of which are externally assessed and the
other four are assessed by your teachers. The units
include topics such as Anatomy, Psychology, Research
Methods, Coaching, Fitness Training and Sports
Massage.
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
The external assessments will be either exams or set
tasks which are marked by Pearson. The internally
assessed units will be created and set by your teachers
and could include such assessment methods as; verbal
recordings, podcasts, observed practicals, written
reports and presentations.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE
THIS COURSE
• five grade 4s or above
• Grade 5 in science
• Grade 4s in Maths and English
• passion for sport
PROGRESSION
The course is ideal preparation for Higher Education and
progression into careers in the sport and exercise sector.
Students who have completed the BTEC Sport &
Exercise Science course have gone onto pursue careers
in teaching, physiotherapy, sports rehabilitation,
coaching, fitness, performance analysis or nutrition.
PRIESTLEY EXTRA
The course runs alongside our sports academies which give
you the opportunity to compete at local, regional and
national level. We also offer coaching courses, volunteering
opportunities and a variety of trips to enhance your learning.
These range from visiting the Manchester Velodrome to a
warm weather training camp at Club La Santa in Lanzarote.
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