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LEVEL 3 SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Faculty: Creative and Technical
Subject: OCR (Cambridge Technical) Level 3 in Sport and Physical Activity Level
Subject Leader: Miss Taylor, Head of PE
Staff and Responsibility: Mr T Downing, Miss E Hopkins, Miss K Money & Mr G Ricketts
Exam Board: OCR

ASSESSMENT FORMAT Core Units:

Body Systems and the Effects of Physical Activity (90 GLH) – Exam paper
Sports Coaching and Activity Leadership (90GLH) – Coursework/practical assessment
Sports Organisation and Development (60GLH) – Exam paper

Specialist Units:

Practical Skills in Sport and Physical Activities (60GLH) – Practical assessment/coursework
Organisation of Sports Events (60GLH) – coursework/practical assessment

SUBJECT OVERVIEW

OCR Sport and Physical Activity Level 3; is a two year course, equivalent to one A-Level. Students are required to successfully achieve all 5 units over the two years (3 core units plus 2 specialist units). The course involves the application of knowledge and technical skills in practical activity and coaching environments.  It offers practical and hands on approaches to learning for all students, whether they are interested in working in a sport-related industry, coaching and leadership or progressing to Higher Education and beyond.

POTENTIAL CAREER OPTIONS

This is the right choice for you at key stage 5 if you are:

Passionate about sport and healthy lifestyles
Good at communicating with others
Great at leading and support others in teams and physical activity

Able to work in or as part of a team
Excellent at motivating others

OTHER

What it Prepares you for:
This course – OCR Sport and Physical Activity Level 3; are valued by both employers and Higher Education (Universities and Colleges).

Employment Opportunities

Sports coaching / Sport and leisure industry / Professional sports / Health and fitness / Coaching and training / Personal training/instructing / PE teacher

Educational Progressions