Cambridge OCR
    Level 2
    QN: 600/6139/X
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    Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Sport

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Cambridge OCR. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 540 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 2
    Awarding Body
    Cambridge OCR
    Syllabus Units
    11 Units
    Guided Hours
    540 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Anatomy and Physiology for Sport

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the structure and function of the skeletal system
    • Know the structure and function of the muscular system
    • Know the structure and function of the cardiovascular system
    • Know the structure and function of the respiratory system
    2

    Development of Personal Fitness

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to plan a personal fitness training programme
    • Know personal exercise adherence factors and strategies
    • Be able to implement and review a personal fitness training programme
    3

    Effects of Exercise on the Body Systems

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to investigate the short-term effects of exercise on the body systems
    • Know the long-term effects of exercise on the body systems
    • Be able to investigate the fundamentals of the energy systems
    • Know the impact of drugs on sports performance
    4

    Fitness Testing and Training

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the fitness and training requirements necessary to achieve excellence in a selected sport
    • Know the lifestyle factors that affect sports training and performance
    • Be able to assess their own level of fitness
    • Know the effects of psychological factors on sports training and performance
    5

    Injury in Sport

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the different types of injuries and illness associated with sports participation
    • Be able to deal with injuries and illnesses associated with sports participation
    • Know the risks and hazards associated with sports participation
    • Be able to undertake a risk assessment relevant to sport
    6

    Lifestyle and the Sports Performer

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to manage own work commitments and leisure time
    • Know appropriate behaviour for an elite athlete
    • Know the factors that influence effective career planning
    • Be able to participate in a media interview
    7

    Nutrition for Sports Performance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the nutritional requirements of a selected sport
    • Be able to assess own diet
    • Be able to plan a personal nutritional strategy
    • Be able to implement and review a personal nutritional strategy
    8

    Planning and Leading Sports Activities

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the skills, qualities and responsibilities associated with successful sports leadership
    • Be able to plan and lead an activity session
    • Be able to review their planning and leadership of a sports activity
    • Be able to assist in the planning and leading of a sports event
    • Be able to review their planning and leadership of a sports event
    9

    Practical Sport

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to demonstrate a range of skills, techniques and tactics in selected sports
    • Know the rules, regulations and scoring systems of selected sports
    • Know the roles and responsibilities of officials in selected sports
    • Be able to review sports performance
    10

    Psychology for Sports Performance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the psychological demands of a selected sport
    • Know the impact motivation can have on sports performance
    • Know the effect of personality and aggression on sports performance
    • Be able to develop and review a psychological skills training programme to enhance own sports performance
    11

    Technical Skills and Tactical Awareness for Sport

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the technical and tactical demands of a selected sport
    • Understand the technical skills and tactical awareness in a selected sport
    • Be able to plan and undertake a six week programme to develop own technical skills and tactical awareness
    • Be able to review own technical and tactical development and set goals for further development

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    600/6139/X
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    Cambridge OCR
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Sept 2012