The Level 3 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity is equivalent to two A Levels and provides a more vocational and applied look at the exciting and ever-growing world of sport, exercise and leisure. We are happy for a Year 12 student with no previous knowledge of the subject to join the course, assuming that they have a keen interest in the sports and fitness industry, and willing to engage in practical (playing, coaching, management and event management) activities.
Sport is an industry with a number of different potential career pathways ranging from coaching, personal training, sports development, teaching, events management, psychology and injury management, to name a few. In addition, the heavy focus on coursework within this qualification and vocational focus of each module, provides students with the independent learning and organisational skills required for the transition into higher education, apprenticeships or employment.
Courses Offered
The Level 3 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity (OCR).
Equivalent to 2 A levels.
Syllabus Breakdown
The course provides a variety of opportunities to gain an all-rounded experience in the world of sport and physical activity. The majority of the course is coursework-based with some external exams that students need to pass to complete the course:
- Unit 1 - Body systems and the effects of physical activity - EXAM
- Unit 2 - Sports coaching and activity leadership
- Unit 3 - Sports organisation and development - EXAM
- Unit 4 - Working safely in sport, exercise, health and leisure - EXAM
- Unit 5 - Performance analysis in sport and exercise
- Unit 8 - Organisation of sports events
- Unit 10 - Biomechanics and movements analysis
- Unit 11 - Physical activity for specific groups
- Unit 13 - Health and fitness testing for sport and exercise
- Unit 17 - Sport injuries and rehabilitation
- Unit 18 - Practical skills in sport and physical activities
- This blend of assessment methods allows students to compartmentalise their learning in an effective way, while spreading the burden and stress of assessment over a two-year period and in doing so, relieve the pressure of traditional summative exams at the end of a two-year course.
Subject Key Concepts
#Research Methods #Performance Analysis #Leadership
#Applied anatomy and physiology #Health, fitness and wellbeing
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Minimum Entry Requirements
Students must meet our general Sixth Form entry requirements of five GCSE grades at 4 or above. There is no requirement to have studied a previous sport related course e.g. GCSE PE, BTEC Sport, Cambridge National Sport Science, but a general enthusiasm for sport and exercise is essential.
Why Study Sport and Physical Activity?
Sport is a huge, global industry with a massive variety of career pathways and opportunities. This course will develop students’ skill set in both an academic and vocational context, while providing deep, broad knowledge of many aspects within the world of sport, exercise, health and physical activity. Wherever possible, we try to facilitate the learning of theoretical concepts with practical activities and this provides a refreshing change from the usual rigours of constant classroom-based learning.
Wider Opportunities
Students have the opportunity to develop their coaching and leadership skills within Key Stage 3 lessons, KTS’ popular extra-curricular sports clubs and sports teams, and will have the opportunity to visit higher education institutes and sport related work settings, including different job roles at The Knights Templar Sports Centre and North Hertfordshire’s School Games Organiser.
What Can I Do Next?
The diverse nature of this course means that there are a number of post-18 opportunities available to students who study the course. There are more obvious progressions available for students to study sport and related subjects at university but by the end of the two-year course, students will be well-equipped with the skills needed to flourish in any work-based or apprenticeship environment.
Students of previous vocational sports courses have gone onto a range of post-18 pathways, including; sports coaching in England and USA, estate agents apprenticeships, fashion degrees, catering apprenticeships, events management, coaching apprenticeships and sport related degrees.