How is this course organized? This is a two-year course made up of 720 guided learning hours. It is a Level 3 course which is the equivalent of two A Levels. You will study 6 units in Year 12, and 5 in Year 13. There are 9 mandatory units and 2 optional. The Diploma provides a broad basis of study for the sport sector but is focused on a sports coaching route. The course can lead to Higher Education as part of a program of study, which includes other vocational or general subjects such as other Cambridge Technicals, BTEC Nationals, or A Levels. In Year 12 you will study: Unit 1 - Body Systems and the effects of physical activity. (90 GLH) Unit 2 - Sports Coaching and Activity Leadership (90 GLH) Unit 5 - Performance analysis (60 GLH) Unit 8 - Organising sports events (60 GLH) Unit 11 Physical Activity for Specific Groups (30 GLH) Unit 12 Nutrition and Diet for Sport and Exercise (60 GLH) Unit 18 - Practical skills in sport and physical activities In Year 13 you will potentially study three of the following: Unit 3 - Sports Organisation and Development (Compulsory) (60GLH) Unit 17 - Sports injuries and rehabilitation Unit 18 - Practical skills in sport and physical activities Unit 4 - Working Safely in Sport, Exercise, Health and Leisure (90 GLH) Unit 13 - Health and Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise (60 GLH)
You should meet the school requirements of five Grade 4’s or above at GCSE or equivalent, including English Language. Students need to have achieved a grade of 4 or above in GCSE PE. Students who have not studied GCSE PE, but would like to take this course, will be considered on an individual basis.
In Year 12 you will study: Unit 1 - Body Systems and the effects of physical activity. (90 GLH) This unit is an externally assessed examination. Unit 2 - Sports Coaching and Activity Leadership (90 GLH) This unit is internally assessed and externally moderated by OCR. Unit 5 - Performance analysis (60 GLH) This unit is internally assessed and externally moderated by OCR. Unit 8 - Organising sports events (60 GLH) This unit is internally assessed and externally moderated by OCR. Unit 11 Physical Activity for Specific Groups (30 GLH) This unit is internally assessed and externally moderated by OCR. Unit 12 Nutrition and Diet for Sport and Exercise (60 GLH) This unit is internally assessed and externally moderated by OCR. Unit 18 - Practical skills in sport and physical activities This unit is internally assessed and externally moderated by OCR. In Year 13 you will potentially study three of the following: Unit 3 - Sports Organisation and Development (Compulsory) (60GLH) This unit is an externally assessed examination. Unit 17 - Sports injuries and rehabilitation This unit is internally assessed and externally moderated by OCR. Unit 18 - Practical skills in sport and physical activities This unit is internally assessed and externally moderated by OCR. Unit 4 - Working Safely in Sport, Exercise, Health and Leisure (90 GLH) This unit is an externally assessed examination. Unit 13 - Health and Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise (60 GLH) This unit is internally assessed and externally moderated by OCR.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
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| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Taylor Drive, Alnwick, NE66 2DH |
How is this course organized? This is a two-year course made up of 720 guided learning hours. It is a Level 3 course which is the equivalent of two A Levels. You will study 6 units in Year 12, and 5 in Year 13. There are 9 mandatory units and 2 optional. The Diploma provides a broad basis of study for the sport sector but is focused on a sports coaching route. The course can lead to Higher Education as part of a program of study, which includes other vocational or general subjects such as other Cambridge Technicals, BTEC Nationals, or A Levels. In Year 12 you will study: Unit 1 - Body Systems and the effects of physical activity. (90 GLH) Unit 2 - Sports Coaching and Activity Leadership (90 GLH) Unit 5 - Performance analysis (60 GLH) Unit 8 - Organising sports events (60 GLH) Unit 11 Physical Activity for Specific Groups (30 GLH) Unit 12 Nutrition and Diet for Sport and Exercise (60 GLH) Unit 18 - Practical skills in sport and physical activities In Year 13 you will potentially study three of the following: Unit 3 - Sports Organisation and Development (Compulsory) (60GLH) Unit 17 - Sports injuries and rehabilitation Unit 18 - Practical skills in sport and physical activities Unit 4 - Working Safely in Sport, Exercise, Health and Leisure (90 GLH) Unit 13 - Health and Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise (60 GLH)
You should meet the school requirements of five Grade 4’s or above at GCSE or equivalent, including English Language. Students need to have achieved a grade of 4 or above in GCSE PE. Students who have not studied GCSE PE, but would like to take this course, will be considered on an individual basis.
In Year 12 you will study: Unit 1 - Body Systems and the effects of physical activity. (90 GLH) This unit is an externally assessed examination. Unit 2 - Sports Coaching and Activity Leadership (90 GLH) This unit is internally assessed and externally moderated by OCR. Unit 5 - Performance analysis (60 GLH) This unit is internally assessed and externally moderated by OCR. Unit 8 - Organising sports events (60 GLH) This unit is internally assessed and externally moderated by OCR. Unit 11 Physical Activity for Specific Groups (30 GLH) This unit is internally assessed and externally moderated by OCR. Unit 12 Nutrition and Diet for Sport and Exercise (60 GLH) This unit is internally assessed and externally moderated by OCR. Unit 18 - Practical skills in sport and physical activities This unit is internally assessed and externally moderated by OCR. In Year 13 you will potentially study three of the following: Unit 3 - Sports Organisation and Development (Compulsory) (60GLH) This unit is an externally assessed examination. Unit 17 - Sports injuries and rehabilitation This unit is internally assessed and externally moderated by OCR. Unit 18 - Practical skills in sport and physical activities This unit is internally assessed and externally moderated by OCR. Unit 4 - Working Safely in Sport, Exercise, Health and Leisure (90 GLH) This unit is an externally assessed examination. Unit 13 - Health and Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise (60 GLH) This unit is internally assessed and externally moderated by OCR.
