John has decided to be assessed as an official in football. State and describe three ways in which John could be effective as a football official. (6 marks)

Award up to six marks for correctly stating and describing ways in which he could be effective as a football official.

Examples include: Having a thorough working knowledge of the rules and applying

these consistently Working well under pressure to make and enforce decisions

despite disagreement from players and supporters Thinking and reacting quickly to make and apply decisions

immediately Having good observation skills to ensure they are aware of what is

happening at all times Having a good level of physical fitness to keep up with play across

the pitch Having good communication skills to make himself understood by

all players and officials.

Accept the above plus any other suitable examples.

What are the benefits of taking on different roles?

Benefits Player or performer

◦ Learn the skills and techniques needed to improve your performance or be an effective performer.

Official ◦ Can be part of the activity even if injured◦ Gives a different view of the game which broadens knowledge of the activity◦ Maintains or improves fitness levels in an appropriate sport.

Organiser◦ Can have a part to play even if injured◦ Can develop skills such as time management that could be used outside of

sport.

Leader or coach◦ Can have an influence over others to help them improve◦ Achieve a feel good factor or sense of achievement.

Choreographer ◦ Can have a part to play even if injured◦ Can develop skills such as communication which can transfer to everyday

life.

FURTHER QUALIFICATIONS & VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Thursday 2nd February

By the end of the lesson you should be able to:◦Recognise and describe the type, variety

and extent of qualifications and vocations available in sport.

Why are you doing GCSE PE?One of the reasons may be to prepare yourself for

some particular career or job in the future and there are various vocations that may be considered.

Accredited courses in PE & Sport

What accredited courses and qualifications are available in sport and physical education?

Accredited: A recognised standard of leading on to a higher learning award

BTEC

GCSE / GCE

Proficiency Awards

Sports performance

awards

BTEC SPORT Introduced in 2002Diploma’s that are vocationally based on

knowledge and understanding of the sports sector

Awarded Pass, Merit or DistinctionEquivalent to GCSEs

BTEC level 1 = 1 GCSE BTEC level 2 certificate = 2 GCSE’sBTEC level 2 diploma = 4 GCSE’sBTEC level 3 = 1 A level

GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education)

Important first step in order to move on to higher qualifications

Involve theory and practical assessment

Short course, full course and double award available

Separate GCSE available in dance

GCE (General Certificate of Education)

GCE Physical Education (A-level)Level 3 qualification – next step up from

GCSETaken in two parts

◦ AS – 1st year◦ A2 – 2nd year

Grades are equated to UCAS points, which is the points system for university places

John has chosen to take GCSE PE. Describe two benefits that he is likely to get. (4 marks)

Award up to two marks for each clearly described benefit.

Examples include:

Physical benefits such as improved levels of fitness/ better body shape/ improved skill or performance levels/ better health or maintaining an active lifestyle

Academic benefits - such as a good examination results

Gaining a qualification which could lead to a further qualification or onto future employment in the area

Increased knowledge - theoretical or practical examples of this

Emotional benefits such as greater self-esteem and emotional health and wellbeing.

Accept the above plus any other suitable examples.

Sport performance awards Often awards linked to specific sports

General leadership awards such as ◦ Sports Leaders UK Level 1 award in Sports

Leadership (aged 14+) – Junior Sports Leaders Award

◦ Sports Leaders UK Level 2 award in Community Sports Leadership (aged 16+)

Proficiency testing and awards

Often made available through National Governing Bodies (NGBs)

E.g. If you wanted to get a job as a lifeguard you would need to have an up to date lifesaving awards such as the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification

Examples:◦ Duke of Edinburgh◦ Kelloggs Swimming Awards◦ FA level 1 football coaching

Proficiency: Being adequately or well qualified

Further and Higher Education

1. Find examples of local providers of BTEC Sport level 3 and GCE PE.

2. What are the entry requirements for theses courses? Do they suggest possible career opportunities?

3. How many UCAS points do you get for

a) Each grade at GCE (A-level)

b) Pass, merit and distinction in BTEC level 3

4. Find three example of sports related university courses. Give the entry requirements for each course (What grades/UCAS points do you need?)

ResearchFind other examples of sports

specific awards