Exam Board: OCR 

Level of Qualification: Level 1/ Level 2

Course Overview

The OCR Cambridge National is aimed at learners who want to study sport in the context of a vocational sector qualification. Learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of the sports sector through four units which each cover a different sector of the industry. Learners have the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge about different types of sport and physical activity, skills development and sports leadership to their own practical performance. They will learn about contemporary issues in sport such as funding, participation, ethics and role models, technology and the media. Learners will develop an appreciation of the importance of sport locally and nationally, different ways of being involved in sport and of how this shapes the sports industry. They will be practically assessed in two sports which they should be playing outside of school regularly in order to achieve a good score, but this is not essential.

Assessment: 1 compulsory examination unit at the end of year 11 (written) weighted at 40%, 1 compulsory coursework/practical unit weighted at 40%, 1 optional coursework unit weighted at 20%.

Exam Board: OCR 

Level of Qualification: Technical Level 3

Course Overview

This qualification is not just about being able to play sport, it will provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding to progress into higher education on a sports-related programme such as Sport and Physical Education, Sports Science, Sports Coaching and Development or Sport and Leisure management. The students will cover the core mandatory units of body systems and the effects of physical exercise, sports coaching and leadership, sports organisation and development and two optional units of Sports Injuries and Analysis of Performance, giving them a sound knowledge of topics from across the sports sector. The course has a blend of assessment styles, ensuring students develop skills of recalling and applying their knowledge, as well as project-based learning and working independently to deadlines.

Assessment: 2 compulsory examination units (written papers), 1 compulsory coursework unit, 2 optional coursework units. Over 2 years.

Exam Board: OCR 

Level of Qualification: Technical Level 2

Course Overview

This qualification is not just about being able to play sport; it will provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding to progress on to an Apprenticeship, a Level 3 Tech Level qualification or employment in the sport and physical activity sector. Apprenticeship learners could progress to include Community Sport and Health Officer. Job roles learners could progress to include Assistant Activity Leader.

The qualification is designed to be taken as part of a study programme alongside other vocational qualifications, GCSE resits or A Levels and covers four core mandatory units: Basic anatomy; The effects of exercise; leading sports activities; and Inclusivity, diversity and equality in sport and physical activity. This is a one year qualification.

Assessment: 4 Mandatory units, 2 external online tests, 2 internal coursework units.

Term 1: 

• TERM 0 Timetable rollover.
  R186 - The different sources of media that cover sport.
• September Year 10 continues above and R186: Positive effects of the media in sport.
• R185: Key components of performance and applying practice methods (Badminton).

Term 2:

• R186: Positive effects of the media in sport.
• R186: Negative effects of the media in sport.
• R185: Key components of performance and applying practice methods (Handball).

Term 3: 

• Complete Sport in the Media R186.
• R185: Organising and planning a sports activity session.
• R185: Key components of performance and applying practice methods (Football).

Term 4:

• R185: Delivering a sports activity session.
• R185: Key components of performance and applying practice methods (Netball).

Term 5:

• R185: Reviewing your own performance in planning and delivery of a sports activity session..
• R185: Key components of performance and applying practice methods (Athletics).

Term 6: 

• R185: Applying practice methods to support improvement in a sporting activity. Teaching content.
• Practical logbook completion and applying to sport of their choice.
• Complete R185 Performance and leadership.

Term 1: 

• Term 0: Complete R185 coursework from Year 10.
• R184: The implications of hosting a major sporting event for a city or country. Topic 3.
• R184: The role of sport in promoting values. Topic 2.

Term 2:

• R184: The use of technology in sport. Topic 5.
• Mock exam.
• R184: Issues which affect participation in sport. Topic 1.

Term 3:

• R184: The role National Governing Bodies (NGBs) play in the development of their sport. Topic 4.
• R184: Revision.

Term 4:

• R184: Exam revision.
• Mock exam.

Term 5:

• R184: Exam revision.

Term 1:

• Unit 1: Physical activity, health and wellbeing - musculoskeletal system, cardiorespiratory system.
• Unit 4: Leading sport and physical activity sessions - roles, responsibilities and skills of a sports leader.

Term 2:

• Unit 1: Physical activity, health and wellbeing - Measurements in health and wellbeing, trends in participation. Exam revision.
• Unit 4: Leading sport and physical activity sessions - Be able to plan sport and physical activity sessions.

Term 3:

• Unit 3: Inclusivity, equality and diversity in delivering sport and physical activity - Know what I, E and D are in sport and physical activity.
• Unit 3: Inclusivity, equality and diversity in delivering sport and physical activity - Be able to plan for I, E and D in sport and physical activity.
• Unit 4: Leading sport and physical activity sessions - Be able to plan sport and physical activity sessions. Be able to lead sports and physical activity sessions.

Term 4:

• Unit 3: Inclusivity, equality and diversity in delivering sport and physical activity - Be able to plan for I, E and D in sport and physical activity.
• Unit 4: Leading sport and physical activity sessions. Be able to lead sports and physical activity sessions. Review sport and physical activity sessions.

Term 5:

• Unit 2: Physical preparation and readiness for sport and physical activity - short and long term effects of exercise.
• Unit 2: Physical preparation and readiness for sport and physical activity - Needs of different participants.
• Unit 2: Physical preparation and readiness for sport and physical activity - Sports Injuries, rehabilitation and exam preparation.
• Unit 4: Leading sport and physical activity sessions. Review sport and physical activity sessions.

Term 1:

• Unit 1: Body Systems and the Effects of Physical Activity - LO1 & 2 Understand the skeletal system and muscular system in relation to exercise and physical activity.

Term 2:

• Unit 1: Body Systems and the Effects of Physical Activity - LO3, 4 & 5 Understand the cardiovascular, muscular and energy systems in relation to exercise and physical activity.

Term 3:

• Unit 1: Body Systems and the Effects of Physical Activity exam is sat in January
• Unit 2: Sports Coaching and Activity Leadership - LO1 Roles, responsibilities of sports coaches. LO2 Principles of sports coaching. LO3 Use methods to improve skills, techniques and tactics.

Term 4:

• Unit 2: Sports Coaching and Activity Leadership - LO4 Deliver sports and activity sessions. LO5 Review sport and activity sessions.

Term 5:

• Unit 2: LO5 Review sport and activity sessions.
• Complete Unit 2

Term 6:

• Unit 17: Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation - LO1 Know common sports injuries and how to minimise them.

Term 1:

• Unit 3: Sports Organisation and Development - LO1 Understand how UK sport is organised. LO2 Understand sports development.
• Unit 17: Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation - LO2 Minimising sports injuries,

Term 2:

• Unit 3: Sports Organisation and Development - LO3 Understand how sports development is measured. LO4 Understand sports development in practice.
• Unit 17: Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation - LO3 Be able to respond to sports injuries.

Term 3:

• Unit 3: Sports Organisation and Development exam is sat in January.
• Unit 19: Sport and Exercise Psychology - LO1 Know the different factors that affect motivation for sport and exercise. LO2 Understand attribution theory in relation to exercise. LO3 Understand the effects of arousal, stress and anxiety.
• Unit 17: Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation - LO4 Know the agencies involved in rehabilitation,

Term 4:

• Unit 19: Sport and Exercise Psychology - LO4 Understand the importance of group dynamics in team sports and group exercise. LO5 Psychological impact of sport and exercise on mental health and wellbeing.
• Unit 17: Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation - LO5 Plan a sports injuries rehabilitation programme for a specific sport injury.

Term 5:

• Unit 19: Sport and Exercise Psychology completed.
• Unit 17: Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation completed.

Our study of Physical Education in Year 7 focuses upon allowing students to build the basic skills and techniques required within a variety of different physical activities. Assessment is ongoing and occurs for each sport/activity covered.

Term 1 – Baseline assessment through invasion games and individual activities. 

Term 2 – Badminton, basketball, hockey (outdoor and indoor), football, handball, rugby (tag and contact), netball, gymnastics, health and fitness, Outdoor Adventurous Activities, table tennis, and volleyball, problem solving.

Term 3 – Badminton, basketball, hockey (outdoor and indoor), football, handball, rugby (tag and contact), netball, gymnastics, health and fitness, Outdoor Adventurous Activities, table tennis, and volleyball, problem solving.

Term 4 - Badminton, basketball, hockey (outdoor and indoor), football, handball, rugby (tag and contact), netball, gymnastics, health and fitness, Outdoor Adventurous Activities, table tennis, and volleyball, problem solving.

Term 5 – Cricket, softball, rounders and all athletic events. 

Term 6 – Cricket, softball, rounders and all athletic events.

Our study of Physical Education in Year 8 focuses upon allowing students to continue building the basic skills and techniques taught in Year 7 within a variety of different physical activities. Basic tactics and strategies are introduced to allow students the opportunity to combine skills with tactical understanding.

Term 1 – Badminton, basketball, hockey (outdoor and indoor), football, handball, rugby (tag and contact), netball, gymnastics, health and fitness, outdoor adventurous activities, table tennis, and volleyball. Problem solving.

Term 2 – Badminton, basketball, hockey (outdoor and indoor), football, handball, rugby (tag and contact), netball, gymnastics, health and fitness, outdoor adventurous activities, table tennis, and volleyball. Problem solving.

Term 3 – Badminton, basketball, hockey (outdoor and indoor), football, handball, rugby (tag and contact), netball, gymnastics, health and fitness, outdoor adventurous activities, table tennis, and volleyball. Problem solving.

Term 4 - Badminton, basketball, hockey (outdoor and indoor), football, handball, rugby (tag and contact), netball, gymnastics, health and fitness, outdoor adventurous activities, table tennis, and volleyball. Problem solving.

Term 5 – Cricket, softball, rounders and all athletic events. 

Term 6 – Cricket, softball, rounders and all athletic events.

Year 9 core PE lessons have an increased focus on tactics and strategies in games lessons and more demanding advanced skills in individual activities. 

Term 1 to 4 – Badminton, basketball, hockey (outdoor and indoor), football, handball, rugby (tag and contact), netball, gymnastics, health and fitness, outdoor adventurous activities, table tennis, trampolining and volleyball. Problem solving. Sports leadership.

Term 5 – Cricket, softball, rounders and all athletic events. 

Term 6 – Cricket, softball, rounders and all athletic events.

Term 1 to 4 – Any of the following sports can be taught:

Badminton, basketball, hockey (outdoor and indoor), football, handball, rugby (tag and contact), netball, gymnastics, health and fitness (access to fitness gym), outdoor adventurous activities, table tennis, trampolining and volleyball. Problem solving, mindfulness walking, boxercise, yoga.

Term 5 & 6 - Rounders, cricket, softball and athletics.  

There are opportunities for KS4 classes (particularly in Year 11) to participate in activities off school site to widen their experience of health and fitness in a wider setting.

Year 11 Potential Option Choices

In Year 11, students are offered a choice of activities to take part in during their weekly PE lesson. These off-site activities offer opportunities for KS4 classes to widen their experience of health and fitness in a wider setting.

Options for Year 11 may include:

• Gym
• Football
• Badminton
• Basketball
• Off-site walk
• Climbing
• Bowling
• A variety of on-site PE Options

Key Stage 3 classes have 1 double (110 minute) lesson a week and Key Stage 4 classes have one double (110 minute) lesson per week. Students cover a curriculum personally devised for each class by the teacher, promoting healthy living and exercise for life. The curriculum also develops a wide range of skills and the ability to use tactics, strategies and compositional ideas to perform successfully.

The department has the use of a four-court badminton sports hall, four outdoor netball courts, two outdoor basketball courts, extensive playing fields (including four football pitches), an all-weather turf, a dance studio plus two indoor halls. During the summer, the fields are able to cater for a 300m athletics track, areas for field athletics events plus softball and rounders pitches.

The department is proud to offer a diverse extra-curricular timetable which changes throughout the school year. Clubs take place at lunchtime as well as after school. There is also the opportunity for students to compete against other schools in the Swale district in football, athletics, handball, basketball, badminton, tennis, netball, hockey, sports hall athletics, rounders, badminton and cricket. OSL for Cambridge National (KS4) and Cambridge Technical (KS5) students takes place on a Friday after school to provide additional learning opportunities. Students can access a full extra-curricular timetable on the school notice board.

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