Sports Studies-Cambridge National

Type of qualification

OCR Cambridge National Sport Studies

https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/cambridge-nationals/sport-studies-level-1-2-j803-j813/

Course Content

The Cambridge Nationals in Sport Studies gives learners the opportunity to learn about a wide array for sports related topics. This gives them the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge as well as exploring some key practical elements.

This qualification is equivalent to 1 GCSE.

Students must study:

Contemporary issues in sport;

• Participation levels and barriers
• Promoting values and ethical behaviour
• How sport contributes to society as a whole beyond providing entertainment.

Assessment: 1 hour external exam, worth 60 marks.

Developing sports skills;

• Sports-related skills and techniques,
• Practice methods for improving their own performance as well as others.
• Knowledge of the use of tactics and strategies
• Rules of both team and individual activities, enabling them to officiate.

Assessment: Centre-assessed coursework task, 10 learning hours.

There are then 4 optional units:

Sports Leadership

· Knowledge, understanding and practical skills required to be an effective sports leader.

Sport and Media

· Exploring the relationship between sport and the media.

· Sports coverage across media outlets over time.

Working in the Sports Industry

· Exploring a wide range of  career opportunities relating to sport industry as a whole.

Developing Knowledge and Skills in Outdoor Activities.

· Outdoor and adventure activities and the organisation provided to access them.

How is this course assessed?

· 1 x 1 hour external exam

· 3 x centre-assessed coursework tasks, each 10 learning hours.

Where will this course take me?

· A Level PE

· Cambridge National Level 3 Sports Studies/Sports Science

· VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy

· BTEC Level 3 NED in Esports, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

· BTEC Level 3 NED in Sports Coaching and Development

· BTEC Level 3 NED in Sport and Exercise Science

· Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Community Coaching