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Helston Community College

Sport and Physical Activity

OCR TECHNICAL

Is this course for me?
This qualification is not just about being able to play sport or deal with elite athletes; employers need people who are able to lead sports and physical activities safely, work with the general public in providing sport and physical activity opportunities and help to promote physically active lifestyles. Therefore, this qualification will provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding to progress into employment in the sport and physical activity sector either through an apprenticeship or directly into work.

What qualifications do I need?
The basic requirement is a Merit in BTEC Level 2 Sport or a 6 in GCSE PE and a minimum of a 4 in English.
 
What does the course involve?
Learners will take 11 units, made up of mandatory and optional units across two years. Everybody will study the following mandatory units:
  • Body systems and the effects of physical activity
  • Sports coaching and activity leadership
  • Sports organisation and development
  • Working safely in sport, exercise, health and leisure
  • Physical activity for specific groups

These units will give learners the skills, knowledge and understanding related to key aspects which underpin how sport and physical activity is delivered and organised, such as anatomy and physiology in relation to physical performance, coaching skills, the structure of sport in the UK and the organisations involved, the target groups that would most benefit from participation in physical activity and safe practice in sport and leisure.
Learners will also develop transferable skills that employers are looking for such as planning, communication, adaptability and leadership.

How will my work be assessed?
Externally Assessed - These units are available as timetabled examinations. We set the dates.
Internally Assessed -These units are assessed through coursework, presentations and observations.
 
What can I do afterwards?
This qualification can lead to Advanced Level apprenticeships in Coaching, Leisure Management and Exercise and Fitness or to job roles such as Fitness Instructor, Activity Leader or a Leisure/Recreation Assistant. It could also provide a route into Higher Education on a sport-related programme such as Sport and Physical Education, Sport Science, Sport Coaching and Development or Sport and Leisure Management.