SPORTS STUDIES - KS4

 

Physical Education Learning Journey

 

WHO’S WHO?

Progress Leader: Mrs S. McKay

Assistant Progress Leader:  Mrs M Callaghan
Teaching Staff: Mr J. Callaghan, Mr S. Priestley, Mrs S. McKay, Mr C. Farrell, Mrs S. Worthington
Link Governor: Mrs J Nicholson and Mrs N Martin

COURSE INFORMATION

Cambridge National in Sport Studies enables students to develop and apply knowledge of sports-related issues, with a particular focus on performance and leadership. They explore contemporary issues in sport, different ways of being involved in the sports industry, and the impact of sport on wider society.

COURSE SPECIFICATION

Students follow the OCR Level 1/Level 2 Cambridge National in Sport Studies specification. Click here to view the specification.

COURSE CONTENT

The Cambridge Nationals in Sport Studies take a more sector-based focus, whilst also encompassing some core sport/physical education themes. Learners have the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge about different types of sport and physical activity, skills development and sports leadership to their own practical performance. They will learn about contemporary issues in sport such as funding, participation, ethics and role models, and sport and technology. Learners will develop an appreciation of the importance of sport locally and nationally, different ways of being involved in sport and of how this shapes the sports industry.

COURSE ASSESSMENT

The course will consist of the 3 following units. Two units are mandatory and 1 unit is optional. Each unit is equivalent to a different percentage weighting of the course and involves different methods of learning. All units have Topic Areas of content which will be covered in the classroom and also practically.

Mandatory

  • R184- Contemporary issues in sport (External exam) (40%)
  • R185- Performance and Leadership in sports activities (Coursework and practical) (40%)

Optional

  • R186- Sport and the media (Coursework) (20%)
  • R187- Increasing awareness of Outdoor and Adventurous Activities (Coursework and practical) (20%)

 

YEAR 10

    

TERM

UNIT OF STUDY

KEY SKILLS / LEARNING

Autumn/Spring
HT 1,2, 3 & 4

R185 – Performance and leadership in sports activities (40%)

Topic Area 1: Developing key components of performance (in 2 practical activities)
Topic Area 2: Applying practice methods to support improvement in a physical activity
Topic Area 3: Organising and planning a sports session
Topic Area 4: Leading a sports activity session
Topic Area 5: Reviewing your own performance in planning and leading a sports activity session

Spring/Summer
HT 5 & 6

R187 – Increasing awareness of Outdoor and Adventurous Activities (20%)

Topic Area 1: Provision for different types of outdoor and adventurous activities in the UK
Topic Area 2: Equipment, clothing and safety aspects of participating in outdoor and adventurous activities
Topic Area 3: Plan for and be able to participate in an outdoor and adventurous activity
Topic Area 4: Evaluate participation in an outdoor and adventurous activity

YEAR 11

    

Autumn
HT 1 & 2

R187 – Increasing awareness of Outdoor and Adventurous Activities (20%)

Topic Area 1: Provision for different types of outdoor and adventurous activities in the UK
Topic Area 2: Equipment, clothing and safety aspects of participating in outdoor and adventurous activities
Topic Area 3: Plan for and be able to participate in an outdoor and adventurous activity
Topic Area 4: Evaluate participation in an outdoor and adventurous activity

Autumn
(1 lesson a week)
HT 1 & 2

R184 - Contemporary issues in sport

Topic Area 1: Issues which affect participation
Topic Area 2: The role of sport in promoting values
Topic Area 3: the implications of hosting a major sporting event for a city or country
Topic Area 4: The role National Governing Bodies (NGBs) play in the development of their sport
Topic Area 5: The use of technology in sport

Spring
HT 2 & 3

R184 - Contemporary issues in sport

Topic Area 1: Issues which affect participation
Topic Area 2: The role of sport in promoting values
Topic Area 3: the implications of hosting a major sporting event for a city or country
Topic Area 4: The role National Governing Bodies (NGBs) play in the development of their sport
Topic Area 5: The use of technology in sport

Summer
HT 5

R184 - External exam

  

ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES

  • Inclusive lunchtime and after school clubs in the following activities: Football, Rugby, Netball, Hockey, Gymnastics, Dance, Table Tennis, Basketball, Trampolining, Athletics, Rounders, Tennis, Cricket, Volleyball, Fitness
  • Previously organised trips & visits: European/ USA Ski Trip, Chill Factor Trip, Outdoor & Adventurous Activities residential visits to the Lake District, Rock n River trip, Sports Studies Great Tower visit
  • Live sporting events previously attended: Olympic Games, Super league netball games, Netball World Cup, Wigan Athletic games, Gymnastics World Championships
  • Focus areas:  Inter-house competition weeks, Whole school Olympic week, Fit Fridays, Inclusion competitions
  • Annual entry into West Lancs PE Association calendar of events including netball, football, table tennis, Sportshall Athletics, athletics, rounders, cricket, SEND events, swimming gala
  • Entry into Wigan Hockey League events
  • Entry into St.Helens Rugby League competitions
  • Opportunities to gain accreditation in leadership activities through the Leadership Academy Award Scheme.

A Level/BTEC/KS5 Requirements:

  • Students are usually required to have a Grade Level 2 Distinction* - Level 2 Pass+ (Grade 9-5) at GCSE level to enter AS/A2 to study A Level Physical Education.
  • To study a Level 3 vocational programme, students will be expected to have gained 5 GCSE grades at Grade 4 (L2P) or above, including GCSE English Language.

Examples of Level 3 vocational courses

  • OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical in Sport Physical Activity.
  • BTEC Level 3 Extended National Diploma Sport and Exercise Science
  • BTEC Level 3 Extended National Diploma Sport Coaching and Development (Football)
  • BTEC Level 3 Extended National Diploma Sports Science

HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD'S LEARNING

Purchase revision guides to support home learning
GCSE Simplified - R051: Contemporary issues in sport revision guide
My Revision Notes – Sports Studies Level 1/2
Encourage students to play sport outside of school by joining a local club
Allow access to Google Classroom on digital devices to complete coursework/home learning tasks at home

WHERE TO GO:

  • Various local stadia
  • Football Museum, Manchester
  • Activities at local sporting facilities and clubs e.g. Robin Park, Wigan Life Centre, Sutton Leisure Centre, Winstanley Tennis Club, Orrell Red Triangle Cricket Club, Orrell St.James RLFC, Orrell RFU
  • Local outdoor activity centres e.g Rock n River, Three Sisters, Delamere Forest

WHAT TO WATCH:

WHAT TO READ:

  • Sporting Autobiographies e.g. Beth Mead, Alex Scott, Gabby Logan, Marcus Rashford, Steven Gerrard, Mo Farah, Sir Alex Ferguson, Pep Guardiola, Michael Phelps
  • Suzanne Wrack: A Woman’s Game
  • Know the Game series: various sports
  • Play Smart Series: The Science of …..
  • Newspaper articles – Sport section (non-tabloid) e.g. The Times, The Telegraph
  • Sporting Blogs e.g. thesporting.blog

ONLINE:

 

Sporting Podcasts – Leadership

 

Planning a sports session

 

https://www.brianmac.co.uk/

 

https://www.topendsports.com/

 

The FA

 

https://www.youthsporttrust.org/

 

https://www.sportengland.org/

 

FUTURE CAREERS:

Armed services, Sports journalism, Sport retailer (shops), Sport broadcaster, Sports management, Sport administration, Sports coaching, Health promotion, Sports medicine, Community sports, Outdoor pursuits, Sports science, Diving, Physiotherapist, Teaching, Fitness instructor, Police force, Travel and tourism, Ground keeping, Professional sport, Physiology, Sports psychologist, Movement therapist.