Courses
Overview
Sport & Physical Activity
Introduction
Many students enjoy sport and want to develop career in a sports related field. This course allows that as it will develop skills and knowledge in areas such as training, fitness and development and coaching. Cambridge Technical is assessed mainly through assignment work, and so suits all learning styles. The course includes hands-on practical experience based upon real life scenarios. It is worth the equivalent of 2 A-levels and the UCAS points available at level 3 allow progression to higher education. This course suits students who enjoy independent learning and individual research tasks.
Qualification
Cambridge Technical level 3 diploma.
Awarding body
OCR
Course leader
S Clarke
Assessment
- Examination: three units are externally set and assessed.
- Non-examined assessment: most units are assessed through coursework, essays, assignments, presentations, research projects and log books.
Curriculum
Curriculum roadmap
Topics
- Body systems and effects of physical activity (external assessment).
- Sports organisation and development (external assessment).
- Working safely in sport and exercise, health and leisure (External assessment).
- Sports coaching and activity leadership.
- Performance analysis in sport and exercise.
- Organisation of sports events.
- Physical activity for specific groups.
- Sports injuries and rehabilitation.
- Practical skills in sport and physical activities.
- Health and fitness: testing for sport and exercise.
- Sport and exercise psychology.
Skills and requirements
Subject entry requirements
- 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above including English and maths. GCSE PE preferable but not essential.
Sixth Form entry requirements
- 4 A-levels over 2 years: for students who have achieved 5 or more grade 7s or above including English and maths (grade 5 or above).
- 3 A-levels over 2 years: for students who have achieved 5 grade 5s or above including English and maths.
- Level 3 vocational courses: for students who have achieved 5 grade 4s or above including English and maths.
Skills learned
Through studying Cambridge technical, students will develop a range of skills to include:
- Communication
- Coaching /leadership skills
- First aid
- Practical skills in outdoor adventurous activity
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Organisation skills
Beyond the classroom
Future pathways
Cambridge Technical level 3 sport and physical activity provides a qualification suitable for careers in leisure management, coaching, teaching and sport development. It is excellent preparation for many professions.
