Sports science will encourage students to understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of sports science. They will develop learning and practical skills that will benefit them in real-life contexts and work situations. Students are able to develop independence and confidence using skills that are relevant to the Exercise, Physical activity, Sport and Health sector more widely.
Unit R180 (Exam Unit 40%) Reducing the risk of sports injuries and dealing with common medical conditions
This unit will prepare students to take part in physical activity in a way that minimises the risk of injuries occurring. Students will learn how to react to common injuries in sport, how to recognise the symptoms and what treatment the injuries will require.
Topics covered include:
Different factors which influence the risk and severity of injury
Warm up and cool down routines
Different types and causes of sports injuries
Reducing risk, treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries and medical conditions
Causes, symptoms and treatment of medical conditions
Unit R181 (Coursework 40%) Applying the principles of training: fitness and how it affects skill performance
This assignment will consist of 40% of the final grade- the coursework is assessed over 5 different tasks.
During this Unit students will learn how to design, plan and evaluate a fitness training programme, and will then be able to interpret the data and evaluate their programme.
Topics covered include:
Components of fitness applied in sport
Principles of training in sport
Organising and planning a fitness training programme
Evaluate own performance in planning and delivery of a fitness training programme
Unit R182 (Coursework 20%) The body’s response to physical activity and how technology informs this
This unit will enable students to gain understanding of how both the cardio-respiratory and musculo-skeletal systems provide you with the energy and movements needed to keep you exercising and in turn how exercise helps develop both systems.
Topics covered include:
The cardio-respiratory system and how the use of technology supports different types of sports and their intensities
The musculo-skeletal system and how the use of technology supports different types of sports and their movements
Short-term effects of exercise on the cardio-respiratory and musculo-skeletal systems
Long-term effects of exercise on the cardio-respiratory and musculo-skeletal systems
This OCR Cambridge Technical course will enable pupils to cover a wide range of units which all contain practical elements. This course is entirely coursework based.
Studying this course can lead to multiple careers within the sports industry: Teacher, Psychologist, Physiotherapist, sports commentator, nutritionist, journalist etc.
There are two options when deciding to study sport. They are an introductory diploma or a diploma.
Introductory Diploma will give students 1 full CTEC grade- this course will cover units: 1, 2, 3, 4,13,15 & 25
Diploma will give students 2 full CTEC grades- this course will cover units: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 15, 19, 21, 23 & 25.
Human anatomy and physiology is one of the key underpinning themes for anyone aspiring to work in sport- and this is the focus of this unit. By exploring how the bodies work and are changed by exercise, students start to identify methods to bring about changes in others through sports sessions and activities.
The aim of this unit is to look at the roles and responsibilities of a sports coach that can positively impact sport. The role of the coach in sport is essential in driving force behind an athlete. This unit will enable students to learn the best techniques required to coach and be able to put these into practice in a series of sport coaching sessions.
This unit will give students an insight into how sport has evolved from an uncodified and often violent beginning to a multi billion-pound worldwide industry. They’ll consider a range of media influences and contemporary issues that shape how we view and participate in physical activity.
This unit builds on the knowledge gained in Unit 1, and it extends it further to look at the changes in the body after long term physical activity.
Students in this unit will investigate the concepts of nutrition and digestion in relation to sports performance. The importance of nutrition and hydration will be explored and students will consider the components of a balanced diet and create a diet plan for a sports activity.
Through this unit, students will develop their skills, techniques, and their understanding of rules and regulations. They’ll be able to use a number of methods to analyse their own performance and that of others.
This unit will support the development of the skills to be an effective leader. Students will consider what it means to be a leader, how to work with groups and teams to get the best from them and develop the ability to plan for a wide range of participants.
This unit will enable pupils to understand how to minimise the risk of injuries. They will learn about preventive measures of extrinsic and intrinsic risk factors that affect injury. Students will discover how to react to common injuries that can occur during sport and be able to plan treatment and rehabilitation programmes.
This unit will require students to deliver a sports event and consider promotional material and effective planning. The focus is on them understanding their role in a team and their input, and reflecting on personal development.
During this unit students will be given the opportunity to consider the lifestyle that elite athletes should be following. They will learn about the athlete’s role in sport and competition and extra responsibilities from being in the public eye.
This unit is designed to provide students with the understanding and skills to plan and design fitness training sessions and programmes. As well as reviewing and evaluating their own programme. It will aim to give them experience of working with a client.
Students gain knowledge and understanding in this unit of how health screening, health monitoring and fitness testing works. It will enable them to administer screening, monitoring and fitness tests, gaining experience and knowledge.
The subject builds on the work done in GCSE PE, although not a pre-requisite, it certainly does help if you have done this previously.
GCSE Grade 4 or higher in English and Maths would be a distinct advantage as it is coursework based with written assignments that can have mathematical content.
