Exam Board: OCR    Duration: 2 years    Entry Requirements: Grade 5 in GCSE English and Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics.

Reasons to study Cambridge Technicals In Sport And Physical Activity

The Cambridge Technical Level 3 in Sport and Physical Activity has been developed to meet the changing needs of the sector, and prepare you for the challenges you will face in university or employment. Designed in collaboration with experts spanning the breadth of the sector, the course focuses on the knowledge, understanding and skills that today’s universities and employers demand. You will practically apply your knowledge and skills in preparation for further study or the workplace.

Course Outline

The course is the natural progression for students who have studied the Cambridge National Sport Studies qualification at GCSE level or GCSE PE. Students need to have a real interest in sport, fitness, coaching, sports performance and health. For those students considering a career within the sporting industry this would be an advisable course due to the vocational element and link to working life. The units will give skills, knowledge and understanding relating to key aspects of the delivery of sport and physical activity. Transferable skills such as planning, communication, adaptability and leadership will be gained. There will be a mixture of practical and theory lessons in most units and opportunities for students to explore areas within the sporting industry. Students will need to be organised and able to work within a timeframe that enables them to meet deadlines.

Assessment Outline

Unit 1: Body Systems and the Effects of Physical Activity – External Exam

Unit 2: Sports Coaching and Activity Leadership

Unit 3: Sports Organisation and Development – External Exam

Unit 8: Organisation of a Sports Event

Unit 18: Practical Skills in Sport and Physical Activity

This course is equivalent to one A Level and is completed over two years. Two units are assessed by a written exam (1 & 3).

Each exam will be sat in January with a chance to re-sit in June. Remaining units will be internally assessed through ongoing coursework assignments.

Progression Routes and Career Paths

  • Personal Trainer
  • Sports Coach
  • PE Teacher
  • Sports Therapist
  • Fitness Centre Manager
  • Athletic Trainer
  • Event Coordinator
  • Sports Nutritionist
  • Sports Psychologist
  • Recreation Officer
  • Exercise Physiologist
  • Health Club Manager
  • Community Sports Coach
  • Sports Journalist

The Romero’s PE Department

A team of committed and dedicated teachers who regularly deliver GCSE outcomes among the strongest in the country.
Our specialist teachers have extensive experience in delivering vocational courses, with first-hand experience of working within industry.

Extensive opportunities for sporting enrichment through clubs, trips and activities.
We work closely with those within the sports industry, and they offer mock experiences for our learners to prepare them for future employment and further education.

Further Information

For more information or if you have any questions about the CTEC Sports course please contact:

Mr L Durr – Subject Leader for PE [email protected]