SUBJECT AIM
This course provides an engaging and relevant introduction to the world of sport. It incorporates important aspects of the industry, such as fitness testing and training for sport and exercise, the psychology of sport, practical sports performance and sports leadership. It enables you to develop and apply your knowledge, while also developing a range of relevant practical, communication and technical skills.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
You will study three mandatory units, covering the underpinning knowledge and skills required for the sports sector:
- fitness for sport and exercise
- practical performance in sport
- applying the principles of personal training.
You will build on the knowledge gained in the mandatory units by choosing one further unit, covering areas such as:
- the mind and sports performance
- the sports performer in action
- leading sports activities.
HOW WILL YOU BE ASSESSED
You will carry out tasks/assignments throughout the course. Your teacher will mark these, and so you will receive feedback as to how you are getting on.
For the assessment for Unit 3 Applying the Principles of Personal Training, you will be able to draw on the knowledge, skills and understanding you have developed in the qualification as a whole.
The assessment for Unit 1: Fitness for Sport and Exercise is an onscreen test which is marked by Pearson.
WHAT THIS SUBJECT CAN LEAD TO
If you are interested in taking your study of sport further, the subject-specific knowledge and skills outlined above, and developed through studying this qualification, will give you a strong foundation for academic or vocational study at level 3, including apprenticeships.
Please click on the arrow for a detailed breakdown:
Year 10 | |||
Term | Overarching topic | Assessment | Learning Resources |
Half Term 1 | UNIT 2: Practical Sport
– A1: Practical Diaries | Internal –
P1/P2/M1/D1 – Practical observation & assessment Written evidence/blog
P3/P4/P5/P6/M2 – Summary of rules & regulations Feedback given on work produced (written evidence)
| Practical – Students will have access to all appropriate school facilities Theory/Assignment All students will have access to the PowerPoints and learning materials through the TEAMS files section. They will also all be given a course book |
Half Term 2 | UNIT 2: Practical Sport
– A2: Rules & Regulations
| Internal
P3/P4/P5/P6/M2 – Summary of rules & regulations Feedback given on work produced (written evidence)
| Practical – Students will have access to all appropriate school facilities Theory/Assignment All students will have access to the PowerPoints and learning materials through the TEAMS files section. They will also all be given a course book |
Half Term 3 | UNIT 2: Practical Sport
– A3: Performance Analysis
| Internal
P7/P8/P9/M3/M4/M5/D2 – Observation checklist Written report Observation records for self-assessment
| Practical – Students will have access to all appropriate school facilities Theory/Assignment All students will have access to the PowerPoints and learning materials through the TEAMS files section. They will also all be given a course book |
Half Term 4 | UNIT 1: Fitness Testing & Training – A1: Fitness & Training
| Internal
P1/M1/P2 – Presentation and witness statement
P6/M3/D2 Written report of questions and findings
| Practical – Students will have access to all appropriate school facilities Theory/Assignment All students will have access to the PowerPoints and learning materials through the TEAMS files section. They will also all be given a course book |
Half Term 5 | UNIT 1: Fitness Testing & Training – A2: Exploring Lifestyle factors – A3: Assessing fitness levels
| Internal
P3 – Case Study or presentation
P4/P5/M2/D1 Practical observation, Record of results
| Practical – Students will have access to all appropriate school facilities Theory/Assignment All students will have access to the PowerPoints and learning materials through the TEAMS files section. They will also all be given a course book |
Half Term 6 | UNIT 1: Fitness Testing & Training – A4: Exploring Psychological Factors | Internal
P6/M3/D2 Written report of questions and findings
| Practical – Students will have access to all appropriate school facilities. Theory/Assignment All students will have access to the PowerPoints and learning materials through the TEAMS files section. They will also all be given a course book |
Year 11 | |||
Term | Overarching topic | Assessment | Learning Resources |
Half Term 1 | UNIT 4: Anatomy & Physiology for Sport
– A1: The Musculoskeletal System | Internal
P1/P2/P3/P4/M1/M2/D2 Practical and written investigation
| Practical – Students will have access to all appropriate school facilities. Theory/Assignment All students will have access to the PowerPoints and learning materials through the TEAMS files section. They will also all be given a course book |
Half Term 2 | UNIT 4: Anatomy & Physiology for Sport
– A2: The cardiorespiratory system | Internal
P5/P6/M3/D2 Practical Investigations & laboratory report
| Practical – Students will have access to all appropriate school facilities. Theory/Assignment All students will have access to the PowerPoints and learning materials through the TEAMS files section. They will also all be given a course book |
Half Term 3 | UNIT 7: Planning & Leading Sports Activities
– A1: Skills, Qualities and Responsibilities of a Sports Leader | Internal
P1/M1/D1 Written promotional material | Practical – Students will have access to all appropriate school facilities. Theory/Assignment All students will have access to the PowerPoints and learning materials through the TEAMS files section. They will also all be given a course book |
Half Term 4 | UNIT 7: Planning & Leading Sports Activities
– A2: Plan, Lead & Review a Sports Activity
| Internal Assessment & Feedback given – opportunity for Re -Submission
P2/P3/M2/M3 Session plan Practical observation and assessment Written report/oral interview | Practical – Students will have access to all appropriate school facilities. Theory/Assignment All students will have access to the PowerPoints and learning materials through the TEAMS files section. They will also all be given a course book |
Half Term 5 | UNIT 7: Planning & Leading Sports Activities
– A3: Plan, Lead, and Review a Sports Event | Internal
P4/P5/M4/D2 Event plan and associated evidence of event planning. Practical observation and assessment Written report/oral interview | Practical – Students will have access to all appropriate school facilities. Theory/Assignment All students will have access to the PowerPoints and learning materials through the TEAMS files section. They will also all be given a course book |
Half Term 6 |
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