Course information
Sports Studies
The Sixth Form College Farnborough - Hampshire
01252688200
Prospect Avenue, Farnborough, GU14 8JX
Course summary

The Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate is suitable for students who have an enthusiasm for studying sport and improving sporting performance. This two year course results in an Extended Certificate qualification that is the equivalent of one A level. It should be noted that this course looks at all the theory that underpins the sporting world and will give insight into the different strands in the sport and leisure industry. As a vocational course assignments will be based on realistic workplace situations and scenarios. Lessons will involve a combination of practical and theory. Practical lessons are carried out to put theory into practice to aid understanding, whilst students of all ability should apply, practicals are mandatory and part of the experience of the course and students should expect to take on the role of client, subject, coach, organiser and leader. For more classroom based activities students can expect to do research, group work, debate, independent study, investigations, data analysis as well as preparation for exam assessments.

Entry requirements

• You should have at least a grade 4 in any GCSE science subject. • Ideally you should have a grade 4 or above in GCSE maths. • Ideally you should have a grade 4 or above in GCSE English language.

How you'll be assessed

You will cover five units across the two years of study. 42% of the course is examined through external exams. This will be in the form of two exams in Units 1 and 3. The other 58% of the course will be examined through internal assessment in the form of assignments which are then externally moderated.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityHampshire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressProspect Avenue, Farnborough, GU14 8JX