Sports Studies

Course summary

The OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity introduces the sector for learners looking to build a career in sport, within one of its occupational areas. These areas include careers in exercise and fitness, coaching, leadership, and sports development. This course provides a more practical, real-world approach to learning alongside a theoretical background, giving learners the knowledge, understanding, and skills that they need to prepare for employment. Over the 2 years, you will study the mandatory units below and optional units such as Health and Fitness Testing, Psychology, Biomechanics, and Sociology. The employer-endorsed course content is up-to-date and relevant, reflecting the blend of knowledge, practical skills, communication, and team–working skills needed to progress to further study or employment in the sector and beyond. Unit 1 Body Systems (externally assessed exam unit) Unit 2 Sports Coaching and Leadership (internally assessed assignment unit) Unit 3 Sports organisation and development (externally assessed exam unit) Unit 4 Working safely in sport, exercise, health, and leisure (externally assessed exam unit) Unit 5 Performance analysis in sport and exercise (internally assessed assignment unit) Unit 7 Improving fitness for sport and physical activity (internally assessed assignment unit) Unit 8 Organisation of sports events (internally assessed assignment units) Unit 11 Physical activity for specific groups (internally assessed assignment unit) Unit 12 Nutrition and diet for sport and exercise (internally assessed assignment unit) Unit 14 Working in active leisure facilities (internally assessed assignment unit) Unit 17 Sports Injuries activities (internally assessed assignment unit) Unit 18 Practical Skills in Sport and Physical Activities (internally assessed assignment unit) Unit 19 Sport and exercise psychology (internally assessed assignment unit) Unit 21 The business of sport (Externally assessed exam unit) The course will emphasize learning through the practical application of knowledge, understanding, and skills to relevant work-related tasks, problems, and contexts. Your timetable will include a mixture of both theory and practical lessons.