Cambridge OCR
Level 2
QN: 600/6138/8
Curriculum Active
Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate 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)
- 600/6138/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Cambridge OCR
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2012