BTEC International Level 3 Sport

Unit 14: Marketing Communications — assessment criteria

Learners explore the use of marketing communications to enhance the reputation and image of a range of businesses.

Internal60 GLH16 criteria3 learning aims
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Assessment criteria

Reproduced verbatim from the Pearson specification — the same grid the assignment brief carries. A unit grade is the highest band where all criteria in that band (and every band below it) are met.

Pass

6 criteria
A.P1Explain methods and technologies used for sports performance analysis.
A.P2Describe ethical considerations and data privacy requirements in performance analysis.
B.P3Explain, using examples, how two contrasting businesses use marketing communications techniques to raise awareness and boost revenue
C.P4Collect and present performance analysis data from an observation of a selected sports performer or using appropriate tools.
C.P5Demonstrate, using an appropriate method, the ability to present an original, creative marketing communications plan
D.P5Provide feedback to a sports performer or team based on collected data.

Merit

4 criteria
A.M1
B.M2Analyse the suitability of models for comparative performance analysis for a selected sport, considering validity and reliability.
C.M3Present a fully justified, professional marketing communications plan, taking into account constraints, resources and target audience
D.M4Provide detailed feedback that identifies strengths and weaknesses and sets SMART goals.

Distinction

6 criteria
A.D1Evaluate the extent to which ethical and legal issues impact on the choice of a marketing communications strategy
AB.D1Evaluate the selection of methods, technologies and performance analysis models, and justify their use for performance analysis in a specific sport.
B.D2Evaluate the success of the marketing communications strategies used by two contrasting businesses
C.D3Evaluate the extent to which the proposed marketing communications plan meets the needs of the client
CD.D2Evaluate the effectiveness of the performance analysis and justify recommendations for improvements.
CD.D3Provide comprehensive feedback and justify recommendations for improvement.

Command verbs in this unit

The verb decides the depth expected — that is what separates Pass from Merit and Distinction work on the same learning aim.

ExplainDescribeCollectDemonstrateProvideAnalysePresentEvaluate
Pearson's ladder runs Identify → Describe → Explain → Compare / Analyse → Evaluate / Justify / Assess. A Merit or Distinction criterion on the same aim always implies the Pass beneath it: an “evaluate” answer that never first “explains” fails, however polished it reads. Hover a verb for what it demands.

Learning aims

  • A. Explore the purpose of marketing communications in achieving marketing aims and
  • B. Investigate marketing communications techniques to raise awareness and
  • C. Present a marketing communications plan to a client for a specific

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