OCR Level 1/Level 2 Cambridge National in Sport Studies

(Equivalent to 1 GCSE)

Exam Board: OCR

Sport Studies takes a more sector-based focus, whilst also encompassing some core sport/Physical Education themes. Students will 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 outdoor and adventurous activities. Students will develop an appreciation of the importance of sport locally and nationally, different ways of being involved in sport and how this shapes the sports industry.

What Topics Do I Study?

• Increasing awareness of outdoor and adventurous activities= 20% of the final grade.
• Research what provision is available to take part in OAA activities both regionally and Nationally. You will also plan and take part in a kayaking session at a local outdoor centre.
• Practical Performance and Leadership = 40% of the final grade.
• Develop skills as a performer in two different sporting activities. You will also learn how to lead sporting activity sessions. Also, you will analyse your own performance to help improve your own skills in sport.
• Contemporary Issues in Sport = 40% of the final grade.
• Understand topical and contemporary issues in sport, including; why people do and do not participate in sport, the promotion of ethics and values, the roles of National Governing Bodies and high profile events in sport, as well as how technology is used within sport.

How Am I Assessed Sport Studies?

Students are assessed through three different methods:

1. Practical Assessment - Learners will be assessed as a performer in two different sports, and as a coach by delivering a sports session to a group of students.

2. Written Coursework - Over the two years, students will complete a portfolio of coursework. This can include tasks such as planning a sports coaching session and evaluating the strengths and areas for improvement, once the coaching session has been delivered. Learners will receive theory lessons (in a classroom) and apply this knowledge into a range of coursework tasks. Coursework tasks are completed within lesson time and will often be completed on a school computer.

3. Examination - Learners will sit a 75-minute exam paper in the Summer term of Year 11.

How Will I Be Graded?

Students will develop a portfolio of evidence across the two-year course, through the three methods of assessment (listed above).

A final grade is achieved upon completion of the course:

• Level 2 Pass which is equivalent to a Grade 4 at GCSE.
• Level 2 Merit which is equivalent to a Grade 5 at GCSE.
• Level 2 Distinction which is equivalent to a Grade 7 at GCSE.
• Level 2 Distinction* (star) which is equivalent to a Grade 8 or 9 at GCSE.