BTEC First in Sport Student Book


Book Description

Resources designed to support learners of the new next generation BTEC First in Sport specification*. Covers all the mandatory units and a wide selection of optional units. Each unit is presented in topics to ensure the content is accessible and engaging for learners. Covers of all the underpinning knowledge and understanding needed at level 2 to ensure that learners are fully prepared for the course. Activities in each unit provide support and clear direction for learners and can be used in the classroom or for independent work. New Assessment Zone guides learners through both internal and external assessment. * From 2012, Pearson's BTEC First qualifications have been under re-development, so schools and colleges could be teaching the existing 2010 specification or the new next generation 2012-2013 specification. There are different Student Books to support each specification. If learners are unsure, they should check with their teacher or tutor.




BTEC First Award Sport Student Book


Book Description

BTEC First Award Sport Student Book - Our BTEC First in Sport Award Book covers Units 1 - 6 so learners have relevant and specific content to complete the new next generation Pearson BTEC First Award in Sport for level 2 learners. If learners are studying other sizes of this qualification they might prefer our Full Edition*. - Provides all the underpinning knowledge and understanding needed at level 2 to help learners prepare for the course. - Activities in each unit provide support and guidance for learners, and can be used in the classroom or for independent work. - The new BTEC Assessment Zone guides learners through the challenges of both internal and external assessment with grading tips and support for external assessment. * From 2012, Pearson's BTEC First qualifications have been under re-development, so schools and colleges could be teaching the existing 2010 specification or the new next generation 2012-2013 specification. There are different Student Books to support each specification. If learners are unsure, they should check with their teacher or tutor.Units covered: Unit 1: Fitness for Sport and Exercise Unit 2: Practical Sports Performance Unit 3: The Mind and Sports Performance Unit 4: The Sports Performer in Action Unit 5: Training for Personal Fitness Unit 6: Leading Sports Activities




BTEC First in Sport Revision Workbook


Book Description

This Revision Workbook delivers hassle-free question practice for the new, next generation BTEC First in Sport.




BTEC Level 2 Firsts in Sport


Book Description

BTEC Level 2 Firsts in Sport Student Book: Second Edition has been fully revised to match the new BTEC specification for first teaching September 2013. It uses the same active, accessible approach that you know and love, but with updated content to support all the units in the specification and the new external assessment.




Coaching Science


Book Description

Coaching is an increasingly important area of sports science courses, and this text provides accessible and up-to-date coverage of this key topic. Modern coaches need to be applied scientists who keep abreast of research and are able to apply a multidisciplinary understanding to their practice. The book therefore examines coaching in terms of biomechanics, physiology and psychology, as well as perennial issues such as athlete motivation, nutrition, design of training programmes, talent identification, monitoring and ethics. Written by an author who combines academic expertise with high-level practical experience, the book successfully links theory with case studies.




Sport and Exercise Science


Book Description

This text introduces students to the essentials of the major contributing disciplines – biomechanics, physiology and psychology. It provides detailed knowledge and understanding of each subject area combined with explicit advice on how to study effectively, research further and think critically. Case studies clearly relate theory to practice and learning exercises support readers throughout the text.




BTEC First Award Engineering Student Book


Book Description

BTEC First Award in Engineering Student Book - Our BTEC First in Engineering Award Book covers Units 1, 2, 5, 6 7 and 8 so learners have relevant and specific content to complete the new next generation Pearson BTEC First Award in Engineering for level 2 learners. If learners are studying other sizes of this qualification they might prefer our Full Edition*. - Provides all the underpinning knowledge and understanding needed at level 2 to help learners prepare for the course. - Activities in each unit provide support and guidance for learners, and can be used in the classroom or for independent work. - The new BTEC Assessment Zone guides learners through the challenges of both internal and external assessment with grading tips and support for external assessment. * From 2012, Pearson's BTEC First qualifications have been under re-development, so schools and colleges could be teaching the existing 2010 specification or the new next generation 2012-2013 specification. There are different Student Books to support each specification. If learners are unsure, they should check with their teacher or tutor. Units covered: 1: The Engineered World 2: Investigating an Engineered Product 5: Engineering Materials 6: Computer-aided Engineering 7: Machining Techniques 8: Electronic Circuit Design and Construction




Btec First Application of Science. Student Book


Book Description

This Student Book supports the new BTEC First Award in Application of Science. The first external assessment for this award will take place in March 2014, although the award can be taught from 2012.




Btec First Information & Creative Technology. Student Book


Book Description

This title covers all three mandatory units and a selection of optional units, with each presented in topics to ensure the content is accessible and engaging for learners. It covers all the underpinning knowledge and understanding needed at level 2 to ensure that learners are fully prepared for this course.




BTEC First in Applied Science: Principles of Applied Science Student Book


Book Description

This student book supports the level 1/level 2 BTEC First Award in Applied Science - Principles of Applied Science NQF specification for first teaching from September 2012. The book covers all four mandatory units so learners have relevant and specific content to complete the new 2012 award.