Sport and Physical Activity – Wickersley Sixth Form

SPORT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

SINGLE / DOUBLE

QUALIFICATION

Cambridge Technical – Extended Certificate / Cambridge Technical – Diploma

EXAM BOARD

OCR

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Level 2 Pass or grade 4 in PE is desirable.

COURSE LEADER

Mr J Moorhouse

SUBJECT TEACHERS

Mr A Rawlin – Faculty Leader

Mr S Hall

Mr K Reynolds

Mr A Lintin

Mrs C Turton

WHY STUDY THIS COURSE?

This is a good course to study alongside other AS or A levels, if successful it is equivalent to one A level. Designed in collaboration with experts spanning the breadth of the sector, the Cambridge Technicals in Sport and Physical Activity focuses on the skills, knowledge and understanding that today’s universities and employers demand.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

SINGLE

Year 1

Body Systems (exam)
Sports Coaching and Physical Activity Leadership

Year 2

Sports Organisation and Development (exam)
Practical Skills in Sport and Physical Activities
Organisation of Sports Events

DOUBLE

Year 1

Body Systems (exam)
Sports Coaching and Physical Activity Leadership
Sports Organisation and Development (exam)
Health and Fitness Testing for Sport and Physical Activity
Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation

Year 2

Working Safely in Sport, Excercise, Health and Exercise (exam)
Performance Analysis in Sport and Exercise
Organisation of Sporting Events
Excercise for Specific Groups
Practical Skills in Sport and Physical Activities
Sports Psychology

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

SINGLE

Two exam units

Four coursework units

DOUBLE

For the diploma suite, you will be assessed by exams and coursework. There are 11 units of work, 3 exam units and 8 coursework units.

WHERE CAN IT LEAD?

These qualifications aim to develop students’ knowledge, understanding and skills of the essentials of Sport and Physical Activity. Students will gain an insight into the Sport and Physical Activity industry. Designed in collaboration with industry experts the qualifications focus on the requirements that today’s employers demand.

COURSE MATERIALS

SUBJECTS