Sport Science

Subject Mission Statement

Our curriculum promotes inclusion, equality and diversity through a broad, balanced and varied curriculum that is progressive across all key stages.

Students learn skills and understanding by participating in competitive experiences, purposeful skills-based practices and fitness-based activities. Students also develop physical confidence, build on their health, fitness and well-being and develop character values.

The curriculum also promotes the academic aspect of PE through differentiated pathways preparing them for future opportunities.

 

Overview

The Cambridge Technical Extended certificate is designed to follow on from the OCR Sport Science course, although is not a requirement for students to have followed this course. Learners will take six units made up of mandatory and optional units.

KS5 Intent Statement

Our KS5 curriculum an academic curriculum which progresses learning from Key Stage 4 which is matched to our student intake profile and is delivered through the differentiated pathways of A Level and Cambridge Technical qualifications.

Our KS5 curriculum further promotes the academic aspects PE and Sport academic and vocational studies as in KS4. Literacy is further promoted through extended writing and extended oral work, combined with the use of more challenging key subject scientific, psychological and socio-cultural terminology. Progress made is regularly identified in learning through tracking and celebrated by sharing best work and by rewarding it through the rewards policy

The KS5 curriculum inspires and engages students whilst also equipping them with cultural capital successfully broadening horizons and preparing them for progression at 18, and for their future life as learners, employees and informed citizens in the field of sport, recreation and health.

Through KS2 primary links students participate in events that develop their planning, organisation and leadership skills.

Opportunities are available for students to develop into future leaders through subject ambassador roles and further promoting their subject as well as coaching and officiating younger students in extra-curricular activities.

Enrichment opportunities allow participation in a range of health, fitness and competitive activities, which help to support living a sustained active health lifestyle and to develop new interests which may be undertaken in future life. 

Qualification Details

Exam Board: OCR
Qualification Title: Sport - Cambridge Technical - Level 3 Extended Certificate
Qualification Specification Code: 05827
Qualification Webpage: Click here to visit the OCR webpage for the specification.

Entry Requirements

Standard Sixth Form entry requirements

What will I study in this qualification?

Students will study the following mandatory units:

• Body Systems and the Effects of Physical Activity (external examination)

• Sports Coaching and Leadership (coursework including coaching/leading sessions)

• Sports Organisation and Development (external examination).

These units will give learners an understanding of sport in the wider contexts of coaching and leadership, anatomy and physiology, the body’s short- and long-term responses to physical activity and the framework of sport in the UK and the organisations involved. Learners will also develop transferable skills such as planning, communication, adaptability and leadership.

Students will also study the following units:

• Nutrition and Diet for Sport and Exercise (coursework)

• Organisation of Sports events (coursework, including organising 1 sports event)

• Physical Activity for Specific groups (coursework).

Possible Career Paths

Sports related degrees, Sports Science, Coaching, Teaching, Physiotherapy, Sports Statistics, Sports Psychologist, Recreational Management, Sport and Leisure Industry. This qualification is not just about being able to play sport, it will provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding to progress into Higher Education on a sport-related programme.

Who should I speak to if I need further information?

Mrs M Brown