Cambridge Technical in Sport & Physical Activity

Course summary

Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity provides an exciting opportunity if you have a passion for sport and are interested in how excellence in coaching and leadership can be developed. It will develop your knowledge and skills in a range of sporting contexts and allow you to apply these in practical settings. You will follow a vocationally specific qualification, studying a range of topic areas which will require you to participate practically as well as research and produce written responses to work related assignment briefs. Subject Content Mandatory Units: Body systems and the effects of physical activity Sports coaching and activity leadership Sports organisation and development Optional Units from: Performance analysis in sport and exercise Organisation of sports events Biomechanics and movement analysis Physical activity for specific groups Nutrition and diet for sport and exercise Sports injuries and rehabilitation Practical skills in sport and physical activities Sport and exercise psychology Sport and exercise sociology