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Notts Athletic Club will be offering a coaching camp during half term. Athletes aged 8-15 are invited to make new friends and get fit with qualified coaches. The camp will take place at Harvey Haddon Stadium from 10am-3pm on Tuesday 28th – Friday 31st and costs £40.
There will also be a pole vault taster day on Tuesday, 28th May for years 7 – 13, at a cost of £10. The session is aimed at young athletes who are complete beginners and want to give pole vault a try for the first time.
To reserve a place for either of these activities, contact James Hayden on 0115 985 4289 or at info@nottsac.com.
What skills are gained from studying the subject?
Cognitive - or intellectual skills that require thought processes
Perceptual - interpretation of presented information
Motor - movement and muscle control
Perceptual motor - involve the thought, interpretation and movement skills
What careers could it lead into?
Physical Education Teacher
Physiotherapist
Sports coach
School Sports Co-ordinator
Sport Development officer
Competition manager
Gym instructor
Leisure centre manager/worker
What trips/visits are available to students?
Hagg Farm –
As Physical Education hill walking trip to the Peak District
What courses are offered at KS4 and KS5? How are they assessed?
Key stage 4 –
BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Sport – 100% coursework (equivalent to 2 GCSEs)
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Sport - 100% coursework (equivalent to 4 GCSEs)
Key stage 5 –
As PE – 60% theory and 40% practical
A2 PE - 60% theory and 40% practical
BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science (equivalent to 2 A-Levels) - 100% coursework
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science (equivalent to 2 A-Levels) – 100% coursework
What extra curricular opportunities are there?
See the extra curricular timetable.
What provision is there for SEN/Gifted and Talented students?
Differentiated teaching
Gifted and talented trips to universities and other sports venues