(Vocational) CTEC Sport

About the course:

Exam Board: OCR Cambridge Technical

OCR Specification

Subject contact: Matthew Gregory

matthew.gregory@hughchristie.latrust.org.uk

Sport is one of the fastest growing industries in

the UK and it is not just about being a professional performer. There’s a huge range of

professions within sport, from grassroots through to international level, covering areas such as nutrition, marketing, therapy and coaching.

This course offers students; an exciting, inspiring and challenging qualification that develops transferable skills essential to the work place or for further study.

The course offers a wide range of units such as; Sports coaching and leadership, sports organisation and development, performance analysis in sport and exercise and nutrition and diet for sport and exercise – providing students with the opportunity to acquire a range of transferable skills and knowledge areas from all aspects of sport.

This course will give learners an understanding of sport in the wider contexts of coaching, anatomy and physiology, the structure of sport in the UK and the organisations involved, the effects of physical activity on the body and safe practice in sport and leisure. Learners will also develop skills such as coaching skills for sport and the ability to conduct risk assessments as well as transferable skills such as planning,

communication, adaptability and leadership

Units of study:

Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate

in Sport and Physical Activity

2 x 90 GLH units, 1 x 60 GLH and an appropriate combination of 30 GLH and 60 GLH units – two externally examined units and a choice of centre assessed units moderated by OCR).

Learners will take between five and six units made up of mandatory and optional units:

Component 1 - Mandatory

Unit 1: Body Systems and the Effects of Physical Activity

(90 GLH – External Exam)

Learn about the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems, and how they respond to exercise.
Understand how training affects performance and recovery.
Apply your knowledge to practical sports and fitness situations.

🧾 Assessment: Written exam (externally assessed by OCR).

Component 2 - Mandatory

Unit 2: Sports Coaching and Leadership

(90 GLH – Coursework)

Explore the roles, responsibilities, and skills of effective coaches and leaders.
Plan, deliver, and review your own coaching sessions.
Learn how to adapt coaching styles to different participants, age groups, and abilities.

🧾 Assessment: Centre-assessed coursework (internally marked, externally moderated).

Component 3 - Mandatory

Unit 3: Sports Organisation and Development

(60 GLH – External Exam)

Discover how the UK sports industry is structured and funded.
Learn about the organisations that promote participation and elite performance.
Investigate career pathways and development opportunities in sport.

🧾 Assessment: Written exam (externally assessed by OCR).

Component - Optional

Performance Analysis in Sport and Exercise

(60 GLH – Coursework)

Learn how to observe, measure and evaluate sporting performance.
Use technology and data analysis to assess technique, tactics and fitness.
Create an action plan to help athletes improve performance.

🧾 Assessment: Coursework assignment including analysis reports, observation logs and improvement plans. Internally assessed, externally moderated.

Component - Optional

Organisation of Sports Events

(60 GLH – Coursework)

Plan, deliver and evaluate your own sporting event.
Understand event management, logistics, finance and risk assessment.
Develop teamwork, communication and leadership skills.

🧾 Assessment: Coursework portfolio, including planning documents, risk assessments and event evaluations. Internally assessed, externally moderated.

Component - Optional

Nutrition and Diet for Sport and Exercise

(60 GLH – Coursework)

Understand the importance of nutrition for health and performance.
Explore macronutrients, hydration, supplements and energy balance.
Design and justify diet plans for specific athletes and sports.

🧾 Assessment: Coursework assignment involving research, analysis and diet planning. Internally assessed, externally moderated.

Component - Optional

Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation

(60 GLH – Coursework)

Identify common sports injuries and their causes.
Learn about injury prevention, treatment and recovery.
Create rehabilitation programmes and safe return-to-play plans.

🧾 Assessment: Coursework assignment including case studies, injury management plans and evaluations. Internally assessed, externally moderated.

Component - Optional

Sport and Exercise Psychology

(60 GLH – Coursework)

Explore how the mind affects performance in sport.
Study motivation, confidence, arousal and group dynamics.
Learn psychological techniques for improving focus and mental preparation.

🧾 Assessment: Coursework portfolio with applied examples, case studies and reflective tasks. Internally assessed, externally moderated.

Component - Optional

Sport and Exercise Sociology

(60 GLH – Coursework)

Examine how society and culture shape participation in sport.
Explore issues of gender, ethnicity, class, disability and access.
Understand the role of sport in social inclusion and identity.

🧾 Assessment: Coursework assignment based on research, analysis and written reports. Internally assessed, externally moderated.

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What do our current Year 12 students think?

Thomas:

'I’m currently taking Sport as part of my sixth form course and I’m loving every minute of it at the moment. I am currently enjoying this subject as it’s interesting to see how psychology and coaching methods influence learning and performance'

Caitlin:

'I am studying Sport at sixth form and we are on the topic of sports psychology which looks at how factors such as stress, motivation and confidence affect performance. I am really enjoying the subject because it is interesting learning how mental aspects can influence athletes and the way they perform. It has helped me see sport from a new perspective and realise how much of it is psychological, not just physical'

Amy:

'I am studying sport in sixth form and I am really enjoying the subject. Sport has always been a subject I enjoy because it just sort of comes flowing to me, I don't have to overthink it because it all just makes sense to me. At the moment we are learning about the psychology of sport and how this impacts performance in a range of sporting activities. However I am really enjoying this topic because it helps me understand how athletes think, feel, and behave in competition and training. It’s fascinating to learn how different mental factors like motivation, confidence, anxiety, and focus can influence physical performance. Learning about sport psychology also makes me reflect on my own mindset and how I approach challenges—not just in sport and school, but in everyday life'

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