Cambridge Technical in Sport and PE

Board: OCR

You will have achieved at least six grade 4s at
GCSE.

If you have an interest in different aspects of sport, such as leadership, coaching and sport development then you will enjoy the course. You must also have an interest in playing sport, ideally taking part on a regular basis.

After studying Sport and Physical Activity (Level 3), you will be well placed to obtain employment in the sport and leisure sector. Alternatively, you could apply for a place at University. This course can be used to apply for a range of courses at university, including sport related such as Sports Science/Sports Coaching/PE Teaching. This course is equivalent to 1 A-level; you could gain up to 56 UCAS points.

In the theory part of the course you will study the following 5 units:

Unit 1: Body Systems and the effects of physical activity. (EXAM)

Unit 2: Sports Coaching and activity leadership.

Unit 3: Sports organisation and development. (EXAM) 

Unit 8: Organisation of sports events. 

Unit 18: Practical skills in sport and physical activities.

Both exam units are sat during Year 12, leaving practical and assignment work for Year 13. 

This is an overview of the 4 theory components:

1. Body Systems and effects of physical activity: Skeletal system; Muscular system; Cardiovascular system; Respiratory system and Energy system.

2. Sports Coaching and activity leadership: Knowledge of sports coaches and leaders; Develop skills, techniques and tactics in sport; Plan, Prepare, Deliver, Review sports activity sessions.

3. Sports organisation and development: Knowledge of UK Sport; Sports development and its impact; How sport development is measured.

4. Organisation of sports events: Knowledge of different sports events; Roles and responsibilities involved in sports events; Plan, Promote, Participate and Review a sports event.

Overall, the theory part of the course is worth 84% of the final grade. Component 

5: Practical skills in sport and physical activities. Worth 16% of the final grade. Within this unit, you will be asked to demonstrate skills, techniques and tactics in one individual sport, one team sport, and outdoor and adventurous activities.

Additional to this is the requirement to officiate within a sports and physical activity.

For more information about the course, please see Mr Wing