OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity 3 A Levels
A CTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport is a practical work-related course. Students will learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. The course will introduce students to a career pathway and also develops the skills required to progress onto a choice of University Degrees.
The Extended Diploma is equivalent in size to 3 A – levels
Unit 1 Body Systems and the Effects of Physical Activity*
Unit 2 Sports Coaching and Activity Leadership
Unit 3 Sports Organisation and Development*
Unit 4 Working Safely in sport, exercise, health and leisure*
Unit 5 Performance Analysis in Sport and Exercise
Unit 6 Group Exercise to Music
Unit 7 Improving fitness for sport and physical activity
Unit 8 Organisation of Sports Events
Unit 11 Exercise for Specific Groups
Unit 12 Nutrition and Diet for Sport and Exercise
Unit 13 Health and Fitness Testing for sport and exercise
Unit 14 Working in Active leisure facilities
Unit 17 Sports injuries and Rehabilitation
Unit 18 Practical Skills in Sport and Physical activities
Unit 19 Sport and exercise Psychology
Unit 20 Sport and exercise Sociology
Unit 21 The Business of Sport*
*denotes examined unit
This qualification is suitable for learners
- Hoping to study at University
- Looking to enter work and employment in a related field
Grading The units are graded Pass, Merit and Distinction. The qualification is graded PPP, PPM, PMM, MMM, MMD, MDD, DDD, DDD*, DD*D*, D*D*D*.
What are the entry requirements?
Students need to have achieved grade 5 or above in Maths and English. You do not have to have studied GCSE PE to be successful in this course.
OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity 1 A Level
Our A-Level offering combines a mixture of classroom theory, coaching and practical performance.
Learners will complete five Units over 2 Years. This is suitable for pupils who wish to gain points as they complete examinations and assignments.
Two examinations are taken in January and May of the first year. The remaining three coursework units are completed in year 2.
The grade will be a Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction*
What are the entry requirements?
Students need to have achieved grade 5 or above in Maths and English.
