Free Entry Level Physical Education Course in Birmingham
CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Entry Level Physical Education Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Braidwood Trust School for the Deaf, full-time during the day. This two-year course focuses on practical performance across a wide range of activities. Learners can choose from indoor and outdoor activities, including off-site options. The course is designed to be inclusive, and learners with a disability can be assessed in practical activities beyond the standard specification. Entry depends on prior attainment, assessed on an individual basis.
Who this course is for
The Entry Level Certificate in Physical Education is 100% internally assessed, with the focus of the course being on the performer and on performance.
Learners choose from a wide range of activities including off-site activities for those centres and learners who may wish to follow them. It also offers learners with a disability the opportunity to be assessed in practical activities not currently available on the specification. This practical and engaging course ensures an inclusive specification that will allow all learners to achieve their potential. This exciting specification offers a useful alternative
course to our GCSE (9 - 1) in Physical Education for a range of learners, in particular where use of the GCSE (9 - 1) may not be appropriate.
Entry requirements
This course is being run in the academic years 2021-2023 but there is no guarantee that it will run in future years. Entry to the course will depend on the deaf student’s prior attainment.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical performance skills across a range of physical activities.
You'll choose activities suited to your abilities and interests, including off-site options.
You'll build on your individual strengths as a performer.
You'll learn how to apply skills within different physical activity contexts.
You'll demonstrate your abilities through practical, activity-based assessment.
How you will learn
This course is 100% internally assessed. There are no written exams. You'll be assessed on your practical performance in the activities you choose. Assessment takes place in the classroom and during activity sessions, including any off-site activities selected. Your progress is recorded by your teachers throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Braidwood Trust School for the Deaf will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Physical activity leader, supporting sessions in community or school settings.
Sports coach assistant, helping to run structured activity sessions.
Leisure centre assistant, supporting day-to-day operations and activities.
Teaching assistant (PE focus), supporting physical education in schools.
Community sports activator, encouraging participation in local sport.
What you could study next
Level 1 Certificate in Physical Education (OCR) - the next step up from Entry Level, covering a broader range of performance and knowledge units.
Level 2 Certificate in Sport - builds on practical skills and opens routes toward coaching or sports leadership roles.
Level 1 Award in Sports Leadership - a practical qualification for those interested in leading physical activity sessions.
