CNAT Sport Studies

CNAT Sport Studies: Exam Board Cambridge Nationals 

Please speak to Miss Millar for a revision booklet. 

Units covered:

Unit R184: Contemporary issues in sport (Exam Unit)

In this unit you will learn about a range of topical and contemporary issues in sport, relating to; participation levels and barriers, promotion of values and ethical behaviour, the role of high-profile sporting events, the role of national governing bodies and how technology is used within sport 

Topic Area 1: Issues which affect participation in sport

1.1 User groups

1.2.1 Possible barriers which affect participation in

1.3.1 Possible solutions to the barriers which affect

1.4.1 Positive and negative impacts on the

popularity of sport in the UK

1.5.1 The growth of emerging/new sports in the UK:

Topic Area 2: The role of sport in promoting values

2.1 Sport values

2.2 The Olympic and Paralympic movement 

2.3 Sporting values initiative and campaigns 

2.4 The importance of etiquette AND sporting behaviour 

2.5 The use of Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs) in sport 

Topic Area 3: The implications of hosting a major sporting event for a city or country 

3.1 The features of a major sporting event 

3.2 Positive and negative pre-event aspects of hosting a major sporting event 

3.3 Potential positive and negative aspects of hosting a major sporting event 

Topic Area 4: The role National Governing Bodies (NGBs) play in the development of their sport 

4.1 National Governing Bodies (NGBs) 

Topic Area 5: The use of technology in sport 

5.1 The role of technology in sport 

5.2 Positive and negative effects of the use of technology in sport 

Unit R185: Performance and leadership in sports activities (Coursework Unit)

In this unit you will learn how to develop your skills as both a performer, in two different sporting activities, and as a leader in one activity. As a leader you will have the opportunity to plan, lead and review safe and effective sporting activity sessions yourself. 

Topic Area 1: Key components of performance 

Topic Area 2: Applying practice methods to support improvement in a sporting activity 

Topic Area 3: Organising and planning a sports activity session 

Topic Area 4: Leading a sports activity session 

Topic Area 5: Reviewing your own performance in planning and leading a sports activity session 

Unit R186: Sport and the media (Coursework Unit)

In this unit you will learn to explore both sides of these media sources and apply real life examples to demonstrate the nature of the relationship between media and sport. You will develop your ability to evaluate and interpret the different ways sport is represented by the media.

Topic Area 1: The different sources of media that cover sport 

Topic Area 2: Positive effects of the media in sport 

Topic Area 3: Negative effects of the media in sport