Vocational Sport and Physical Activity

This course is ideal for learners who are 16 years old or over and want to develop their skills in preparation for employment in the Sport and Physical Activity sector. 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.

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.

Students will also complete the Sport Leader Award. Students will look at leading their own sessions alongside physical readiness. This qualification also carries UCAS points and allows you to develop the communication and organisational skills needed to be an effective leader.

This course is delivered through OCR and can be taken as a Technical Extended Certificate (*) Technical Diploma (**) or as a Technical Extended Diploma (***).

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All units count towards the final grade that is awarded. Core Units are:

• Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
• The Physiology of Fitness
• Assessing Risk in Sport
• Fitness Training and Programming
• Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise
• Sports Nutrition
• Psychology for Sports Performance
• Technical and Tactical Skills in Sport
• The Athlete’s Lifestyle

This course is assessed through practical activities and written assignments.

GCSE Grade 4 in English and Science with an average points score of 3.2 or above.

This course is assessed through practical activities, exams and written assignments. All units count towards the final grade that is awarded. Technical Extended Certificate (*):

• Body Systems and the Effects of Physical Activivty
• Sports Coaching and Activity Leadership
• Sports Organisation and Development
• Organisation of Sports Events
• Practical Skills in Sport and Physical Activities

Technical Diploma (**):

• Body Systems and the Effects of Physical Activivty
• Sports Coaching and Activity Leadership
• Sports Organisation and Development
• Organisation of Sports Events
• Practical Skills in Sport and Physical Activities
• Working safely in Sport, Exercise, Health and Leisure
• Performance Analysis in Sport and Exercise