EXAM BOARD:OCR ENTRY CRITERIA: : GRADE 5 IN GCSE PE. GRADE 5 IN ENGLISH, MATHS, AND SCIENCE IS RECOMMENDED AS A MINIMUM Our Level 3 Cambridge Technicals in Sport and Physical Activity qualifications help your students to achieve their potential and progress to the next stage of their lives, whether that’s higher education, an apprenticeship or employment in the sporting sector. ASSESSMENT: 2 exams, 3 Coursework assignments over two years Throughout each unit students are set a number of assignments that are assessed internally and some set by and marked by the board. The final mark from each unit is used to calculate the overall grade. Grades awarded are Distinction, Merit and Pass, all of which equate to university entry points. The style of assignment will vary from a power point presentation, written analysis or essay style answers to verbal presentations. Students will need to be well organised, able to work independently and have good time management skills in order to succeed. The ability to stay on top of coursework is vital. A good understanding of the English language and ICT skills will be a huge advantage. Curriculum The course is the natural progression for students who have studied the Cambridge national sports science at GCSE level or GCSE PE. Students need to have a real interest in sport, fitness, coaching, sports performance and health. For those students considering a career within the sporting industry this would be an advisable course due to the vocational element and link to working life. The units will give skills, knowledge and understanding relating to key aspects of the delivery of sport and physical activity. Transferable skills such as planning, communication, adaptability and leadership will be gained. There will be a mixture of practical and theory lessons in each unit and opportunities for students to visit areas within the sporting industry. Students will need to be organised and able to work within a timeframe that enables them to meet deadlines. Examples of units studied: Body systems and the effects of physical activity Sports coaching and activity leadership Sports organisation and development Sports and exercise psychology Nutrition
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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Hillingdon |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Wiltshire Lane, Eastcote, Pinner, HA5 2LX |
EXAM BOARD:OCR ENTRY CRITERIA: : GRADE 5 IN GCSE PE. GRADE 5 IN ENGLISH, MATHS, AND SCIENCE IS RECOMMENDED AS A MINIMUM Our Level 3 Cambridge Technicals in Sport and Physical Activity qualifications help your students to achieve their potential and progress to the next stage of their lives, whether that’s higher education, an apprenticeship or employment in the sporting sector. ASSESSMENT: 2 exams, 3 Coursework assignments over two years Throughout each unit students are set a number of assignments that are assessed internally and some set by and marked by the board. The final mark from each unit is used to calculate the overall grade. Grades awarded are Distinction, Merit and Pass, all of which equate to university entry points. The style of assignment will vary from a power point presentation, written analysis or essay style answers to verbal presentations. Students will need to be well organised, able to work independently and have good time management skills in order to succeed. The ability to stay on top of coursework is vital. A good understanding of the English language and ICT skills will be a huge advantage. Curriculum The course is the natural progression for students who have studied the Cambridge national sports science at GCSE level or GCSE PE. Students need to have a real interest in sport, fitness, coaching, sports performance and health. For those students considering a career within the sporting industry this would be an advisable course due to the vocational element and link to working life. The units will give skills, knowledge and understanding relating to key aspects of the delivery of sport and physical activity. Transferable skills such as planning, communication, adaptability and leadership will be gained. There will be a mixture of practical and theory lessons in each unit and opportunities for students to visit areas within the sporting industry. Students will need to be organised and able to work within a timeframe that enables them to meet deadlines. Examples of units studied: Body systems and the effects of physical activity Sports coaching and activity leadership Sports organisation and development Sports and exercise psychology Nutrition