Sport and Physical Activity Level 3 Extended Diploma

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The Sport and Physical Activity course has a wide ranging set of units that allow students to explore how to teach, coach, lead and organise sport and physical activity for a variety of ages, abilities and physical needs. The course combines examined and coursework-based assessment, whilst providing students with many opportunities to develop their coaching and leadership skills through a number of community activities with local partners. It is suited to those interested in careers in sports development, sports coaching, teaching, leisure and health and fitness.

What will I study in Sport and Physical Activity Level 3 Extended Diploma?

Extended Certificate

The new and exciting theoretical aspects of the course are studied and learnt in a practical manner, including designing and partaking in your own training regime, through to designing and making the main parts of a nutritionally balanced meal, and delivering coaching sessions to primary school children.

Four of the units that are studied over the two years will be externally assessed

There are a diverse range of units including:

Body Systems (Written Examination)
Sports Organisation and Development (Written Examination)
Working Safely in Sport (Written Examination)
The Business of Sport (Written Examination)
Sports Coaching and Leadership
Performance Analysis
Group Exercise to Music
Improving Fitness for Sport
Organisation of Sports Events
Biomechanics and Movement Analysis
Physical Activity for Specific Groups
Nutrition for Sport and Exercise
Health & Fitness Testing
Working in Active Leisure Facilities (Work Experience )
Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation
Practical Skills in Sport (Team, individual and Outdoor Adventurous Activity)
Sports Psychology

Extended Diploma

Entry Requirements

At least 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including 3 from the core subject.

How will I learn?

Students will learn through a mixture of theoretical and practical based lessons. Emphasis is placed on students being able to work effectively as part of a group as well as comfortable working as an individual.

Some assignments will be assessed through verbal and visual presentations.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment will be in the form of four written examinations over the two years with the remainder of the assignments being internally assessed and externally moderated.

Internal assessment will take the format of written reports, practical demonstration and verbal and visual presentations.

Any trips?

Yes, 2 University trips and a fun end of year trip.

Are there any costs involved?

There is a course cost of £70, this is for a folder, file divders, curse hanbook, unit booklets and a texbook. Your son/ daughter will receive this as a pack at the start of year and textbook will be used in all lessons. This fee is also entry for our sports presentation evening and 3 trips to a University to undertake in depth Sport Science testing and lectures and 1 fun end of year trip. Students are asked to buy kit separtely where more information will be available via emai.

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Awarding Body

OCR Cambridge Technical

Link to Syllabus

Available As

Extended Certificate
[56 UCAS pts. available]

Extended Diploma
[168 UCAS pts. available]

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