Contact: Mr C Burbidge
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Qualification Details
Cambridge National Sport Science Level 1 / Level 2 (GCSE Equivalent)
What you will study:
The OCR Level 1/Level 2 Cambridge National in Sport Science is aimed at students aged 14-16 years and will develop knowledge, understanding and practical skills that can be used in the Exercise, Physical Activity, Sport and Health sector. You will study the key aspects of Sport Science. It will equip you with sound specialist knowledge and you will have the opportunity to apply what you learn through a number of practical experiences.
How you will be assessed:
The course covers a total 3 units over Year 10 and Year 11. Two of the units are coursework based and internally assessed by the Teacher; the other unit is an externally assessed exam (70 marks). Below is a breakdown of how each unit is assessed:
R180: Reducing the risk of sports injuries and dealing with common medical conditions
Taking part in sport and physical activity puts the body under stress. Sports injuries can be caused in many ways, ranging from accidental to deliberate acts of foul play. They can also depend on various extrinsic and intrinsic factors. Knowing how to reduce the risk of injury when taking part in sport, and how to respond to injuries in a sport setting are vital skills in many roles within the sport and leisure industry.
In this unit you will learn how to prepare participants to take part in sport and physical activity in a way which minimises the risk of injuries occurring; prepare them to be able to respond to common injuries that can occur during sport and physical activity and to recognise the symptoms of some common medical conditions. This unit is externally assessed.
R181: Applying the principles of training: fitness and how it affects skill performance
In this unit you will learn how to conduct a range of fitness tests, what they test and their advantages and disadvantages. You will also learn how to design, plan and evaluate a fitness training programme. This will give you the background knowledge you need to be able to plan and deliver appropriate fitness tests, some of which will be adapted to suit the skills of the sporting activity. You will then interpret the data collected from fitness tests and learn how best to feed this back so that participants can go on to make informed decisions about their fitness training. This unit is internally assessed.
R183: Nutrition and sports performance
In the world of sport, the right nutrition is as important as the right equipment and the right training methods. Without suitable nutrition, a performer’s body would not cope with the demands that sport and performance place on it. In this unit you will learn to consider the composition of healthy, balanced nutrition. You will consider the necessity of certain nutrients and their role in enabling effective performance in different sporting activities. The knowledge gained will be used to produce an appropriate, effective nutrition plan for a performer. This unit is internally assessed.
Potential Post-16 progression/Potential Careers/Higher Education progression:
For those interested in taking their study of sport further, the subject-specific knowledge and skills outlined above and developed in studying this qualification will give a strong foundation for academic or vocational study at Level 3, including apprenticeships.