Sport and Physical Activity Cambridge Technical Level 3

Applicants will only be considered once all the application information has been completed including predicted and/or actual grades and references.

Applicants with non-UK qualifications, for example, overseas qualifications, will be required to have the equivalence of their qualifications verified by UK ENIC (the wider European title for national recognition agencies www.enic.org.uk) who will charge the you a fee for providing this ‘Statement of Comparability’. If you are unable to gain a Statement of Comparability, we reserve the right to withdraw your application due to the lack of comparable grade evidence. We are required to ensure that students are eligible for ESFA funding, which is guaranteed if they are living with a parent who: Has British citizenship and/or; Has a right of abode/leave to enter the UK and/or; Has a relevant work permit/visa and/or; Is a foreign diplomat.

Please provide any outstanding documentary evidence in relation to the above. Applications from students who are not eligible for ESFA funding will have their application withdrawn by the school. The school does not hold a licence to support applicants with Home Office Tier 4 Student Visa status.

Why Study Sport?

Sport currently sits in the top 15 industrial sectors in England, contributing £20.3 billion to the economy in 2014, 1.9% of the total. The number of sport related jobs in the UK is estimated at over 400,000.

The sector also has a large number of volunteers, with the estimated economic value of sport-related volunteering at c£2.7 billion. Additionally participation in sport brings health benefits to the nation, which is currently estimated at c£11.2 billion. The BTEC is recognised by schools, colleges, universities and employers; a practical, real-world approach to learning; offers progress to further education, training and employment.

What Does The Course Involve?

The Cambridge Technical in Sport teaches the knowledge and skills you need to work in the industry. Learn about about the components of fitness and the principles of training and explore different training methods;

Develop team working skills by organizing and leading sports activities and events and carrying out a variety of roles in a team;

Present your work in a variety of ways, online research & using applications for presenting projects;

Develop business and customer awareness;

Investigate opportunities for employment in the industry, as well as exploring trends which effect participation in sport.

How Will I Be Assessed?

Assessment happens throughout the course, in the form of written assignments and examinations. There are three mandatory core units and two further option units.

Exam Board: OCR

Assessment happens throughout the course, in the form of assignments. There are three core assignments and then there is flexibility to select what other three assignments you follow.

Mandatory Core Units

Unit 1 – Body systems and the effects of physical activity (Examination)

• Structures and functions of the key body systems.
• Effects that physical activity, training and lifestyle can have on them.

Unit 2 – Sports coaching

• What makes good sports coaches and activity leaders?
• Methods to improve the performance of participants.
• Effectively plan and deliver a series of sports or activity sessions reflecting on your own practice and using this feedback to improve your performance as a sports coach or activity leader.

Unit 3 – Sports organisation and development

(Examination)

• Organisations involved in sport in the UK, their roles and responsibilities and how they work together.
• Sports development

Additional Units

Unit 8 – Organisation of Sports Events

• Planning, promoting and delivering a sports event.
• This unit will enable you to establish transferrable skills which can be used within sport and active leisure as well as within the fitness industry.

Unit 18 – Practical skills in sports and physical activities

• Participation in a number of different sports and outdoor and adventurous activities which allows you to experience first-hand situations that participants you may later be coaching or leading will come across.

What Are The Entry Requirements?

To qualify for a place in Sixth Form, you must achieve five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including Maths and either English Language or Literature or five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, plus at least a grade 4 in Maths and English Language or Literature.

For this course: GCSE grade 5 PE or Level 2 Merit Sport Cambridge National

Leading To A Career In?

Gym instructor, personal trainer, coach, sports massage therapist, sports management, teaching, physiotherapy, sports psychology, sports journalism.