Our Cambridge National in Sport Studies will encourage students to think for themselves about the study of sport and the application to real life practical sport, leadership and evaluation of the skills required there.
They will study up to the minute topics affecting sport through the contemporary issues unit, both play and lead sporting activities, as well as having the chance to explore the role of media in sport.
Students will use their learning in practical, real-life situations, such as:
Understanding contemporary issues in sport and how they impact on different sporting activities
Applying your skills as both a performer in two different sporting activities and as a leader in one sporting activity
How to be a sports leader, through using your initiative to solve problems and making decisions when dealing with rapidly changing conditions and situations
Understanding the relationship between sport and the media and applying this to real life examples
How to evaluate and interpret the different ways in which sport is represented by the media
The content of the OCR Sport Studies course is split into three units:
Topics include:
Issues which affect participation in sport
The role of sport in promoting values
The implications of hosting a major sporting event for a city or country
The role National Governing Bodies (NGBs) play in the development of their sport
The use of technology in sport.
(This is assessed by a set assignment)
Students will develop skills both as a performer in two different sporting activities, and as a leader, developing a range of transferable skills.
Students will work both independently and as part of a team, communicating with team mates as well as being in front of an audience. Students will perform under pressure, both as a participant and as a leader, and will use initiative to solve problems and make decisions, dealing with rapidly changing conditions and situations.
Topics include:
Key components of performance
Applying practice methods to support improvement in a sporting activity
Organising and planning a sports activity session
Leading a sports activity session
Reviewing your own performance in planning and leading a sports activity session.
R186: Sports and the media
(This is assessed by a set assignment)
Students will understand the different sides of a range of media sources and apply real life examples to show the nature of the relationship between media and sport. They will learn how rapid development in technology is enabling sport to be viewed, replayed and discussed whenever and wherever the spectator wants. Students will evaluate and interpret the different ways in which sport is represented by the media.
Topics include:
The different sources of media that cover sport
Positive effects of the media in sport
Negative effects of the media in sport.
OCR Sport Studies combines theoretical knowledge and practical ability. This course is ideally suited to learners who enjoy taking part in a range of physical activities which they can perform to a good standard, but more importantly also enjoy learning about the theory behind sports performance.
This course promotes the role of a sports coach or activity leader, ideal for someone who is looking to build confidence, competence and knowledge in this area. Learners are given the opportunity to undertake different types of assessment which can support those who have a preferred learning style.
With state-of-the-art sports facilities including a full-size sports hall, fitness suite and 4G astro turf incoming, alongside a fully resourced and engaging course, an effective learning environment is created offering plenty of opportunities for success.