OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in Sport

OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in Sport (2012 suite)

Aims

This qualification aims to develop students’ knowledge, understanding and skills of the principles of Sport and Physical Activity. Students will gain an insight into the sector as they investigate opportunities for delivering sport and physical activity to a wide range of participants, whilst at the same time learning about how exercise impacts on the different body systems. Students will also learn about how sport is organised and developed throughout the UK in a bid to ensure sport and physical activity is promoted from grassroots to elite level. Students will also gain core skills required for employment or further study in the sector such as communication, analysis, organisation and adaptation. Entry requirement The Cambridge Technical is open to all students in the Sixth Form and is recommended to those with a strong background in sport and physical activity. Course structure

A wide range of centre-assessed units with practical and wider project-based assessment opportunities. This course is examination-free and coursework-based. Units of study include anatomy and physiology, body systems, the long and short-term impacts of sport and physical activity and how sport is organised. The purpose of sports development, sports coaching and leadership also makes up a key part of this course.

This is an A Level equivalent and allows you to achieve the equivalent UCAS points for the grades A* (56), A (48), C (32) or E (16). The course covers both practical and theoretical skills and requires the pupil to reflect on their own abilities and improve them. There are a number of tasks, all graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction.

Assessment is coursework based and independent study and research makes up a large part of each unit.

Units of work

Principles of Anatomy and Physiology Physiology of fitness Sports organisation and development Current Issues in Sport Sports coaching Sports nutrition Psychology for sports performance