L3 CTEC SPORT and PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The OCR Level 3 Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity is a vocational qualification designed with the workplace in mind. Students will study a range of areas of sporting theory including anatomy and physiology, sports psychology, sports organisation and development, sports coaching and sports injury. Students will also plan and deliver a series of practical coaching sessions as well as having the opportunity to develop their practical performance level in individual and team sports. Assessment is varied and includes externally set and assessed examinations as well as internally assessed and externally moderated coursework units. Students should have a genuine interest in pursuing a career in the sports sector and have high levels of organisation linked to the ongoing nature of assessment.

Sports facilities at the school are extensive and include field space, a multi sports astroturf surface, sports hall, gymnasium and fitness suite. There are also opportunities for students to represent school teams in a range of sports.

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