Exam Board: OCR 

Level of Qualification: Level 1/ Level 2

Course Overview

The OCR Cambridge National is aimed for 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 in sport and sport 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%.

Term 1: 

• R186- Sport in the Media Task 1 What are the different Media sources? 

• R185: What skills, techniques and tactics can you demonstrate in your chosen sport? (BADMINTON)

Term 2:

• R186: How does the media positively impact sport? 

• R186:  How does the media negatively impact sport? 

• R185: What skills, techniques and tactics can you demonstrate in your chosen sport? (Handball)

Term 3: 

• Complete Sport in the Media R186. 

• R185: How do you organise and plan a sports session? 

• R185: What skills, techniques and tactics can you demonstrate in your chosen sport? (Football)

Term 4:

• R185: How do you evaluate your success as a sports leader?

• R185: What skills, techniques and tactics can you demonstrate in your chosen sport? (Netball)

Term 5:

• R185: How can you analyse your own performance to then create a plan to improve your performance?

• R185:What skills, techniques and tactics can you demonstrate in your chosen sport? (Athletics)

Term 6: 

• R185: How can you analyse your own performance to then create a plan to improve your performance?

• Complete R185 Performance and leadership.

Term 1: 

• R184: The implications of hosting a major sporting event for a city or country TOPIC 3- Why do countries host major sporting events?

• R184: The role of sport in promoting values TOPIC 2- Explain the role that sport plays in promoting values in society?

Term 2:

• R184: The use of technology in sport TOPIC 5- How does the use of Technology affect sport?

• Mock exam

• R184: Issues which affect participation in sport TOPIC 1- What are the issues that affect participation in sport?

Term 3:

• R184: The role National Governing Bodies (NGBs) play in the development of their sport TOPIC 4- What role do the National Governing bodies play in the development of UK Sports?

• R184: Revision

Term 4:

• R184: Exam revision of topics 1-3 

1. What are the issues that affect participation in sport?

2. Explain the role that sport plays in promoting values in society?

3. Why do countries host major sporting events?

4. What role do the National Governing bodies play in the development of UK Sports?

5. How does the use of Technology affect sport?

• Mock exam 

Term 5:

• R184: Exam revision of topics 4-5 

What role do the National Governing bodies play in the development of UK Sports? How does the use of Technology affect sport?

Completion of course.

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 effects of physical exercise, Sports Coaching and leadership, Sports organisation and development and two optional units of Sports Injuries and Analysis of performance, giving 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 units, 2 optional coursework units. Over 2 years.

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. 

Driving Question: What is the basic structure and function of the human body?

Term 2: 

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

Driving Question: How do the 5 systems in the body work 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. 

Driving Question: How do you plan and deliver an effective and safe sports activity?

Term 4: 

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

Driving Questions: How do I review my sports sessions and suggest improvements to the session?

Term 5: 

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

• Complete Unit 2

Driving Question: How do I review my sports sessions and suggest improvements to the session?

Term 6:

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

Driving Question: What common sports injuries are there and how can they be reduced?

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, 

Driving Questions: What common sports injuries are there and how can they be reduced?

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.

Driving Questions: What common sports injuries are there and how can they be reduced?

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. 

Driving Questions: How is performance affected by the mind?

• Unit 17: Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation- LO4 Know the agencies involved in rehabilitation,

Driving Questions: How do you respond to sports injuries and plan a rehabilitation programme for a sports injury?

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.

Driving Questions: Explain the psychological impacts of sport and exercise on mental health. 

• Unit 17: Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation-  LO5 Plan a sports injuries rehabilitation programme for a specific sport injury. 

Driving Questions: How do you respond to sports injuries and plan a rehabilitation programme for a sports injury?

Term 5: 

• Unit 19- Sport and Exercise Psychology completed 

Driving Questions: How is performance affected by the mind?

Explain the psychological impacts of sport and exercise on mental health?

• Unit 17: Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation Completed·

Driving questions : What common sports injuries are there and how can they be reduced?                                                                                         

How do you respond to sports injuries and plan a rehabilitation programme for a sports injury?

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 to 4 – Any of the following sports could be taught:

Badminton, basketball, hockey (outdoor and indoor) football, handball, rugby (touch and contact), netball, gymnastics, health and fitness (access to the school gym), Outdoor Adventurous Activities, table tennis, and volleyball, problem solving.

Term 5 and 6- Cricket, softball, rounders and all athletic events.

Driving Questions: 

1. What basic skills and techniques can we learn in team games to perform in a small sided game? 

2. What are the basic skills and techniques for individual games? 

3. What basic skills and techniques can we learn in individual sports? 

4. How does physical activity help us to have healthy lifestyles? 

5. What basic skills and techniques/ tactics do we need to solve problems?  

6. What are the fundamental skills in PE?

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 1-4 – Badminton, basketball, hockey (outdoor and indoor) football, handball, rugby (touch and contact), netball, gymnastics, health and fitness (access to the school gym), Outdoor Adventurous Activities, table tennis, and volleyball, problem solving.

Term 5 and 6 – Cricket, softball, rounders and all athletic events. 

Driving questions: 

1. What skills/tactics do we need to use to enjoy more success in team games or more complicated practices? 

2. How can we improve the use of skills/techniques/tactics to enjoy more success in individual games or more complicated practices? 

3. What skills and techniques do we need to use in more demanding scenarios found in an individual sport? 

4. How can we improve the use of skills/ techniques and tactics to solve more complicated problems?  

5. How do the components of fitness linked to the sport you are participating in?

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 1-4 - Badminton, basketball, hockey (outdoor and indoor) football, handball, rugby (touch and contact), netball, health and fitness(access to the school gym), Outdoor Adventurous Activities, table tennis, trampolining and volleyball, problem solving, Sports leadership.

Term 5 and 6 – Cricket, softball, rounders and all athletic events.

Driving questions: 

1. What are the harder skills and different tactics in team games? 

2. How can we perform the harder skills and different tactics found in individual games?  

3. What more advanced skills/ techniques can be developed in individual sports when completing harder practices? 

4. How can  we plan & select skills to solve more demanding scenarios?  

5. How can different aspects of training influence our ability to perform in a sport? 

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

Badminton, basketball, hockey (outdoor and indoor) football, handball, rugby (touch and contact), netball,Lacrosse,  health and fitness (access to fitness gym), Outdoor Adventurous Activities, table tennis, trampolining and volleyball, problem solving, mindfulness walk, Boxercise, Yoga, 

Term 5 & 6 - rounders, cricket, softball and athletics,  

Driving Questions: 

1. How do you know what skills and tactics within team game scenarios can be used?

2. How are you able to use skills and tactics within individual games?

3. What activities do you like to participate in during core PE?

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

Driving Questions: 

1. What types of activities do you like to participate in during core PE?

2. What do we do to increase the levels of physical activity in 15–16-year-old students?

3. How do we know how to use skills and tactics in your chosen sports?

Year 11 Potential Option Choices

In Year 11, pupils 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's may include:

• Gym

• Football

• Badminton 

• Basketball

• Offsite walk

• Climbing 

• Bowling

• And more 

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. Pupils 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 4 football pitches, an all-weather turf, 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.

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The department is proud to offer a diverse extra-curricular timetable which changes throughout the school year. Clubs are run at lunch time as well as after school. There is also the opportunity for pupils 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)  pupils takes place on a Friday after school to provide additional learning opportunities. Pupils can access a full extra-curricular timetable on the school notice board.