A blueprint or cheat sheet that can be used by teachers and students as a guide on how to write effective research notes for Part A (pre-released case study) of the exam for Unit 2 - Fitness Training & Programming for Health and Well-being. This blueprint covers all relevant information in Unit 2 and presents it in a way that can be applied to any case study. I encourage you to use this document with your students to support them when completing past papers for Unit 2 - as this will effectiv...

Distinction grade. Learning aim A & B. 5000 words. Understand the importance of research in sporting environments. Examine key issues that impact the effectiveness and quality of research in sport. Including research methods. Quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods. Justify the relationship between validity, reliability and accuracy etc

An essay template for 'Unit 17 : Assignment B' which provides a step-by-step guide on how to address pass, merit and distinction criteria. Guidance is offered on structure & content in the form of (i) prompts to address assessment criteria, (ii) example answers and links to relevant resources, where appropriate.

A step by step guide on what to do in each of the four scenarios in 'Unit 17: Assignment B'. I recommended printing, laminating and providing to students for use when completing the practical aspect of this assignment. Students are required to demonstrate effective treatment of each injury - evidencing through video / photographed. These scenario cards give them an easy way to do that, with confidence.

An essay template for 'Unit 17 : Assignment C' which provides a step-by-step guide on how to address pass, merit and distinction criteria. Guidance is offered on structure & content in the form of (i) prompts to address assessment criteria, (ii) example answers and links to relevant resources, where appropriate.

Presentation example for Assignment A in 'Unit 17 : Sports Injury Management' which covers pass, merit and distinction criteria. It may be used to scaffold classroom work that relates to the assignment, or provided to students as a model / example for how their presentation should look; providing clarity on the essential information, diagrams & examples it should contain. My students have found it to be an invaluable resource when completing Assignment 17A.

Reliability, Validity, Suitability, Practicality, and Ethical Issues of Fitness Testing. BTEC Sport (2016) - Unit 5: Application of Fitness Testing

Assignment 3. Learning aim C. Distinction grade. Produce a lifestyle programme for a selected individual and refer to learning aims A & B. The written plan should be comprehensively relevant and highly detailed, justifying the effectiveness. Choose a time frame short, medium and long term goals included. Decide on 2 lifestyle goals I.e joining a club or organisation, taking up a hobby or interest, increasing physical activity levels and explain how these goals are going to be achieved. Review th...

Assignment 2. Learning aim B. Distinction grade. Collecting lifestyle information using a Lifestyle questionnaire. Collect comprehensive details that have a positive and negative impact for a selected individual. Record results, provide a written report, identify positive and negative factors, explain, analyse and evaluate the impact on the selected individuals lifestyle. Refer to learning aim A (assignment 1) when discussing lifestyle factors.