CCEA
Level 3
QN: 601/8905/8
Curriculum Active
CCEA Level 3 Advanced GCE in Sports Science and the Active Leisure Industry
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by CCEA. Classified as a GCE A Level.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
CCEA
Syllabus Units
4 Units
Guided Hours
Flexible
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Practical Sports Performance
Performance Analysis
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Use technology to analyse performance
- Identify strengths and weaknesses
- Provide feedback for improvement
2
Practical Sports Performance
Practical Performance in Two Sports
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate skills and techniques in two sports
- Apply tactics and strategies
- Evaluate own performance
3
Practical Sports Performance
Skill Acquisition
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Distinguish between cognitive, associative, and autonomous stages of skill learning, citing behavioural characteristics
- Evaluate the effectiveness of different practice structures (e.g., blocked, random, variable) for enhancing skill retention and transfer
- Compare intrinsic and extrinsic feedback types and appraise their role in shaping motor programmes
- Analyse the impact of positive, negative, bilateral, and zero transfer on the planning of progressive skill development
4
Practical Sports Performance and Analysis
Performance Analysis
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Use video analysis to assess performance
- Collect and interpret quantitative data
- Provide feedback to improve performance
5
Practical Sports Performance and Analysis
Practical Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate effective performance in a sport
- Apply tactics and strategies
- Evaluate own performance
6
Psychological and Sociological Principles of Sports Performance
Group Dynamics and Leadership
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe group cohesion and its effects
- Explain leadership styles in sport
- Discuss the role of a coach
7
Psychological and Sociological Principles of Sports Performance
Sport Psychology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Compare and contrast trait, situational, and interactional approaches to personality in sport
- Evaluate achievement motivation and attribution theories in explaining athlete behaviour
- Analyse the relationship between arousal and performance using drive theory, inverted-U hypothesis, and catastrophe theory
- Distinguish between state and trait anxiety and their consequences for sporting performance
- Assess the effectiveness of SMART goal setting in enhancing motivation and performance
- Apply goal setting principles to design a psychological skills training programme for a specific athlete
8
Psychological and Sociological Principles of Sports Performance
Sociology of Sport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the relationship between sport and society
- Discuss social stratification in sport
- Analyse the impact of media on sport
9
Psychological and Sociological Principles of Sports Performance
Sport Sociology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the role of sport in society
- Examine social stratification and inequality in sport
- Evaluate the impact of media and commercialisation
- Critically appraise functionalist, conflict, and interactionist perspectives on sport
- Assess the role of sport in social mobility and community cohesion
10
Scientific Principles of Sports Performance
Energy Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the three energy systems
- Explain how energy is produced for exercise
- Discuss the recovery process
11
Scientific Principles of Sports Performance
Respiratory System
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the structures of the respiratory system
- Explain the mechanics of breathing
- Describe gaseous exchange
12
Scientific Principles of Sports Performance
Skeletal System
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the major bones of the human skeleton
- Describe the functions of the skeleton
- Explain the classification of bones
13
Scientific Principles of Sports Performance
Muscular System
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the major muscles of the body
- Describe the types of muscle contraction
- Explain the sliding filament theory
14
Scientific Principles of Sports Performance
Cardiovascular System
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyze the relationship between heart structure and its function in systemic and pulmonary circulation
- Interpret the phases of the cardiac cycle in relation to pressure changes and valve actions
- Evaluate the acute and chronic cardiovascular responses to aerobic and anaerobic exercise
- Compare and contrast the neural and hormonal control of heart rate during rest and exercise
- Assess the impact of training on stroke volume, cardiac output, and oxygen delivery
15
Scientific Principles of Sports Performance (Internal Assessment)
Biomechanics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse a specific sporting movement using the correct planes and axes terminology
- Explain the mechanical advantage of different lever classes with sporting examples
- Apply Newton's three laws of motion to explain linear and angular motion in sport
- Evaluate the role of impulse in changing momentum during a sporting action
- Examine the relationship between centre of mass, base of support, and stability in static and dynamic situations
- Justify how biomechanical principles can be used to improve technique and reduce injury risk
16
Scientific Principles of Sports Performance (Internal Assessment)
Biomechanical Analysis
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse movement using biomechanical principles
- Use technology to measure performance
- Apply findings to improve technique
17
Scientific Principles of Sports Performance (Internal Assessment)
Fitness Testing and Training
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Conduct fitness tests for different components
- Design a training programme
- Evaluate the effectiveness of training
18
Scientific Principles of Sports Performance (Internal Assessment)
Physiological Testing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Conduct a range of physiological fitness tests using standardised protocols and equipment
- Analyse and interpret test results with reference to normative data and statistical measures
- Design a progressive, sport-specific training programme based on individual test outcomes
- Evaluate the validity and reliability of selected fitness tests for different athletic populations
- Justify the selection of training methods using physiological principles and test evidence
- Assess health and safety risks associated with physiological testing and programme delivery
19
The Active Leisure Industry
Customer Service and Marketing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the importance of customer service
- Describe marketing strategies in active leisure
- Evaluate the impact of social media
20
The Active Leisure Industry
Event Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Plan a sports event
- Manage resources and risk
- Evaluate event success
21
The Active Leisure Industry
Employment in the Active Leisure Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify key job roles across the public, private, and voluntary sub-sectors of the active leisure industry.
- Analyse typical career pathways from entry-level positions to senior management, including lateral movement opportunities.
- Evaluate the relative importance of vocational qualifications, academic degrees, and professional certifications for career advancement.
- Explain how transferable skills such as leadership, communication, and digital literacy are essential in active leisure roles.
- Discuss the impact of technological advancements and the gig economy on employment structures and working patterns.
- Assess the influence of demographic changes and health policy on workforce demand and skill shortages in the sector.
22
The Active Leisure Industry
Customer Service in the Active Leisure Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the principles of customer service
- Describe how to meet customer needs
- Evaluate the impact of poor customer service
23
The Active Leisure Industry
Structure of the Active Leisure Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the interrelationships between public, private, and voluntary sector organisations in delivering active leisure opportunities.
- Evaluate the economic significance of the active leisure industry within the UK economy, citing relevant data.
- Compare the roles of national governing bodies, local authorities, and commercial providers in promoting physical activity.
- Assess the impact of industry structure on participation rates across different demographic groups.
- Explain how funding models vary across sectors and influence service delivery.
24
The Active Leisure Industry
Structure of the Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Differentiate between the public, private, and voluntary sectors in active leisure provision.
- Evaluate the impact of national governing bodies on participation levels.
- Assess the role of local authorities in community sport development.
- Analyse the influence of commercial fitness providers on industry standards.
- Categorise the functions of organisations such as Sport England, UK Coaching, and CIMSPA.
- Examine current trends including digital fitness platforms and inclusive leisure initiatives.
25
The Active Leisure Industry
Health and Safety in the Active Leisure Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify key pieces of health and safety legislation relevant to the active leisure industry, such as the Health and Safety at Work Act (NI) 1978.
- Explain the five-step risk assessment process (identify hazards, decide who might be harmed, evaluate risks, record findings, review) and apply it to a leisure centre scenario.
- Discuss the legal and ethical responsibilities of facility managers in maintaining a safe environment, including regular equipment checks and staff training.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of different control measures used in leisure facilities to mitigate common risks, such as slips, trips, and drowning.
- Analyse the role of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in enforcing legislation and providing guidance to the leisure sector.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/8905/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- CCEA
- Qualification Type
- GCE A Level
- Operational Start
- Sept 2016
- Operational End
- Aug 2029