SPORTS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity gives learners the skills for working in specific, specialised roles (e.g. Sports Coach and Personal Trainer) within the sport and physical activity sector. This qualification is for learners who want to study sport, leisure or fitness.

It is not just about being able to play sport; it will provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding to progress into a university or career in all areas of sport from coaching to physiotherapy. The qualification is designed to be taken as  part of a study programme alongside other vocational qualifications or A levels.

The Diploma takes 720 guided learning hours to deliver. This means it’s a similar size to  two A levels. Learners must achieve 600 learning hours from 9 mandatory units and 120 learning hours from optional units. Students will develop professional and social skills through interaction with performers, clients and team mates, as well as theoretical knowledge and understanding to underpin these skills. Students will consider the barriers to and the effects and benefits of sport and physical activity across all age ranges and social groups, including people with disabilities and BAME, so they can tailor their approach depending on the person or situation they are working with. They’ll also learn how to work in a safe and effective way, protecting themselves and those they’re working with from injury or harm. 

The majority of the qualification content will be internally assessed through internally-set assignments. There are three written examinations including case studies and scenarios related to the sport and physical activity sector which students will need to apply their knowledge and understanding to.