Sport Studies
If you choose to study examination PE, there are two routes that you can take. Your PE teachers will help you to decide which will be the best option for you between the GCSE course and the Vocational course.
Vocational Sport is offered through two courses,
- NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Health and Fitness (at Brune Park)
- Cambridge National Sport Studies (at Bay House)
NCFE Level 1 / 2 Technical Award in Health & Fitness
Key information
Students will be studying NCFE Level 1 / 2 Technical Award in Health and Fitness.
The course looks to develop fluent knowledge, skills and understanding of how to improve and develop health and fitness whilst developing their knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology.
Assessment
External exam – 40%
Internal Assessment (synoptic task) – 60%
Subject Information
Students are required to acquire, select and apply their knowledge of health and fitness to complete a synoptic task. They will be taught how to apply their knowledge and understanding of health and fitness and apply it to extended question and construct and analyse a health and fitness programme.
The exam content covers the following content headings:
1. Skeletal System
2. Muscular System
3. Respiratory System
4. Cardiovascular System
5. Energy Systems
6. Effects of Health and Fitness Activities on the Body – Short and Long term effects
7. Long-term effects of health and fitness activities
The synoptic tasks covers the following headings
1. Healthy and active lifestyle
2. Fitness testing
3. Optimising a Health and fitness programme
4. Health and fitness analysis and goal setting
5. The structure and preparation of a health and fitness programme
The course is assessed by an external examination which makes up 40% of the examination. The students get two attempts to sit the exam. The exam lasts for one hour and forty five minutes. This exam can be taken within a number of exam windows but we aim to have completed the exam before they complete their coursework.
The synoptic task makes up 60% of their grade. The students have 21 hours to complete the synoptic task. This can be submitted twice to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.
Is the course right for me?
The NCFE course should be considered by those pupils seeking to study Physical Education at A-level and/or those pupils who wish to study a more sports science approach to physical education. The nature of the course does not require pupils to be participating in sporting activity but rather have a keen interest in health and fitness
It is imperative that pupils speak to the PE Department before filling in their options form, should they be interested in following PE GCSE or wish to discuss if they would be more suited to the NCFE Level ½ Technical Award in Health and Fitness. All pupils will be required to complete a sporting CV so that we help effectively guide pupils onto the correct course.
What can this lead to?
A variety of courses are available should you wish to continue studying Physical Education at college, these include:
Learners who achieve at Level 1 might consider progression to Level 2 qualifications GCSE in Physical Education.
Level 2 Technical Certificates in Sport and Physical Activity, Sport and Activities Leaders, Coaching Sport and Instructing Physical Activities.
BTEC Level 2 in Sport.
BTEC level 2 in Public Services.
Learners who achieve at Level 2 might consider progression to Level 3 qualifications.
A Level in Physical Education and Sport.
Level 3 Applied Generals in Sport Studies, Sport and Physical Activity, Sports Performance and Excellence.
Level 3 Technical Level in Sport and Physical Activity, Personal Training, Physical Activity and Exercise Science.
Level 3 Technical Level in Personal Training and Behaviour Change, Fitness Services, Exercise Science and Personal Training, Personal Training for Health and Fitness.
There are a large amount of careers that involve the use of Physical Education and an interest in Health and Fitness some examples are:
Sports Coaching
Sports Development
Sports Scientist
Bio mechanist
Sports Phycologist
Physiotherapist
Physical Instructor
Health and Wellbeing coach
Leisure centre management
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Cambridge National Sport Studies
Key Information
This course comprises a combination of practical and coursework based elements. It involves pupils in the process of looking at and experiencing sport from a variety of angles including investigating sports leadership, experiencing outdoor and adventurous activities and designing and implementing a training programme. This course develops pupils’ research, planning, analysing and evaluating skills as well as developing and improving their own practical abilities.
Assessment
This course is assessed by a combination of practical assessments, written assignments and an external examination. The externally assessed examination unit makes up 25% of the overall grade with each of the three other units being equally weighted at 25% also.
Subject information
All pupils who study this course will have an additional two hours of physical education per week. Students will study 4 different modules over two years. Each module is worth 25% of the final marks available.
Module 1: Social and Cultural Issues in Sport – This unit looks at the different social and cultural factors involved in the development of sport and physical activity such as barriers to participation, women in sport, drugs in sport and the Olympic Games. Pupils will sit an external examination based on their subject knowledge and understanding.
Module 2: Sports Leadership – This unit will develop the pupils’ understanding of leadership theory and leadership skills. Pupils will be assessed through a combination of written assignments and the practical delivery and evaluation of a coaching session.
Module 3: Developing Sports Skills – This unit will develop the pupils’ skills and performance in two different practical activities plus their ability to officiate one activity. Pupils will also be required to plan, implement and evaluate a training programme for a sport of their choice
Module 4: Outdoor Adventurous Activities – This unit will develop the pupils understanding of Outdoor and Adventurous Activities by taking part in a number of activities and studying how we ensure safe and positive outcomes. Pupils will be assessed through a combination of written assignments and practical performances.
Is this course right for me?
The sports studies course should be considered by anyone wishing to develop their knowledge and understanding in physical education. Students will develop a range of written and practical skills that can be applied in a wide range of settings, including the sports and leisure industry. It is helpful if pupils are participating in regular physical activity and taking an interest in sport.
It is imperative that pupils speak to the PE department before filling in their options form, should they be interested in following PE GCSE or wish to discuss if they would be more suited to the Sport Studies OCR Cambridge National course. All pupils will be required to complete a sporting CV so that we help effectively guide pupils onto the correct course.
What can this lead to?
Level 3 Awards in Sport (Btec) / Sports Degrees such as BSC Sports Coaching / Coaching
Links
http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/cambridge-nationals-sport-studies-l...
