Please note this course is no longer on the curriculum offer from 2023/2024

Year 9 to Year 11

The Cambridge National in Sports Science takes a more sector-based focus, whilst also encompassing some core sport/physical education themes where you will use your learning in practical, real-life situations. Our Cambridge National in Sport Science will encourage students to:

·         Understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of Sport Science

·         Develop learning and practical skills that can be applied to real-life contexts and work situations

·         Think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically

·         Develop independence and confidence in using skills that are relevant to the Exercise, Physical Activity, Sport and Health sector and more widely

·         Prepare participants for physical activity in ways which keeps them safe as well as learning how to react should injuries happen and how to recognise common medical conditions

·         Learn how to conduct fitness tests, including interpreting and feeding back on the data you get from these as well as how to design, implement and evaluate fitness training programmes

·         Develop knowledge of either how the body responds to exercise and understand how technology helps inform us of these changes

·         Develop the skills of team working, research and planning and understand that sports performance goes far beyond just the simple physical movements of the human body.

Hours per week: 2

Exam board: OCR Cambridge Nationals