Level 2 Technical Award in Health and Fitness (V-Cert)
Overview of the V-Cert Health and Fitness
Unit 1 Written External Exam
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Unit 2 Synoptic Project
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- The exam is external and set by the exam board.
- It is worth 40% of your final grade.
- You are only allowed 1 retake.
- It is out of 80 marks. You need at least 48 marks to pass at Level 2.
- The exam is 1 hour 30 minutes.
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- Once all aspects have been taught from Unit 1 and Unit 2, the exam board will set a synoptic project which will be assessed by your teacher.
- It brings together all of your knowledge from the units and will be coursework based.
- It is worth 60% of your final grade.
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Overview – Why take Health and Fitness?
- This is a vocational qualification – so theory and practically based.
- It is equivalent to GCSE grades 8.5 – 1.
- It is ideal for students who want to develop a core knowledge and understanding and know how to apply these qualities to the Health and Fitness sector.
- It can lead to other Level 2 (GCSE) or Level 3 (A Levels) qualifications.
- Other subjects that complement the course are: Food preparation and nutrition, Maths, English and Science.
You should take V-Cert if…
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- You enjoy fitness and want to learn more about health.
- You have a keen interest in Sport and Physical Activity.
- You are keen on personal development.
- You have good grades in Science.
- You are interested in how the body works in relation to Sport and Physical Activities.
- You are committed to extra-curricular PE clubs / keeping fit.
- You are willing to work hard.
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Where can V-Cert take you…
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- Other Level 2 courses at Post 16.
- Level 3 courses at Post 16.
- Cambridge Technicals Level 3 in Sport and Physical Activity.
- Career in the health and fitness industry such as personal trainer, leisure centre work etc.
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