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Faculty: Creative and Technical
Subject: Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity
Subject Leader: Miss Taylor, Head of PE
Staff and Responsibility: Miss Hopkins, Miss Money and Mr 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.
What does this subject prepare 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:
Sports Development / Leisure Management / Recreation Management
Sports Science / Sports Event Management / Sport studies
