RVHS Pathways to Success, 2024 - Sport Studies Level 2 Cambridge Nationals

Course Summary

If you choose PE we will decide which course is best suited for you, so that you can achieve the highest grade possible. The GCSE PE is more suited to pupils who are very good practically, Scientifically and good in exams. The Sport Studies course is more suited to pupils who are better at doing coursework than examinations.

Both courses are very similar and they are worth the same as any other GCSE.

This course builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills established in Key Stage 3 Physical Education. It will give you exciting opportunities to be involved in a number of different physical activities, promoting an active and healthy lifestyle as well as coaching opportunities. You should have an interest in physical education and sport, enjoy being active and appreciate the benefits of keeping fit and healthy.

Course Assessment

R184: Contemporary Issues in Sport

TA1: The issues which affect participation in sport

TA2: The role of sport in promoting values

TA3: The importance of hosting major sporting events for a city or country

TA4: The role national governing bodies play in the development of their sport

TA5: The use of technology in sport

70 marks, 1 hour 15 mins
Written paper, OCR-set and marked

R185: Performance and leadership skills

TA1: Key components of performance

TA2: Applying practice methods to support improvements in a sporting activity

TA3: Organising and planning a sports activity session

TA4: Leading a sports activity session

TA5: Reviewing your own performance in planning and leading a sports activity session

- - 80 marks.
  - Centre-assessed tasks, OCR moderated
R186: Sport and the Media

TA1: Different sources of media that cover sport

TA2: The positive effects of the media on sport

TA3: The negative effects of the media on sport

40 marks.
Centre-assessed tasks, OCR moderated

75% of the course is on-going coursework. Lessons will be in a computer room or practical. The work is all completed within the lessons on Google Classroom. It is marked as Pass, Merit and Distinction. These are the equivalent to 4, 6, 8 at GCSE.

Career Pathways

As well as being the ideal preparation for the A Level Physical Education course, the courses allow for progression to related vocational qualifications, such as BTEC Firsts and Nationals in Sport or the Cambridge Technical Sport and Exercise Level 3 Award. The course develops the transferable skills and key skills that employers are looking for and can lead to a wide variety of employment opportunities. This can include further training in areas such as recreational management, leisure activities, coaching, officiating, the fitness industry, the armed forces and the Civil Service. Any college/university course as it will likely to be one of your highest grades.

Staff Contact

Mr Jones - Head of Faculty, please click here to send an email.

Sport options

To the left is a slide version of the break down of both GCSE PE and Sport Studies courses run by the PE Department.