OCR Cambridge Nationals Level 2 in Sport Studies

• Vocational course • All coursework based, with one externally marked exam which will be taken in January of Year 10. • Computer based tasks and practical based. • You will be doing 4 modules over 3 years, with a set amount of assignments in each module. • All assignment work will be marked and assessed by your teacher before being sent off for external moderation. What is the course?

Grades • Students work towards grades of Pass, Merit and Distinction in Level 1 and Level 2 • Students who achieve a L 2 D can earn the GCSE point equivalent of a Grade 8. • L 2 pass is a Grade 4 • 70% of students achieved higher than a L 2 P last academic year • 20% of students achieved a L 2 D in 19 -20 academic year Grading

Contemporary Issues Developing Sport Skills Sport Leadership Outdoor Adventurous Activities What does the course involve?

What’s involved Learning outcome 1: To understand the issues which affect participation in sport Learning outcome 2: To know about the role of sport in promoting values Contemporary Issues

What’s involved Learning outcome 3: To understand the importance of hosting major sporting events Learning outcome 4: To know about the role of national governing bodies in sport. How are you assessed? 1 hour – 60 mark exam normally sat in Year 10 Mixture of multiple choice and low mark questions testing knowledge of the above LO’s. Contemporary Issues

Practical Performance • LO 1: Individual performance in a sports activity. • LO 2: Team performance in a sports activity • LO 3: Be able to officiate in a sporting activity. Written Coursework • LO 4: Be able to apply practice methods to support improvement in a sporting activity. Developing Sport Skills

Written Coursework: • LO 1: Know the personal qualities, styles, roles and responsibilities associated with effective sports leadership. • LO 2: Be able to plan a sport session that you will deliver. • LO 4: Evaluate own performance in delivering a sports activity session. Practical Performance • LO 3: Be able to deliver a session Sport Leadership

Written Coursework • LO 1: Know about different types of outdoor activities and their provision. • LO 2: Understand the value of participating in outdoor activities. • LO 3: Be able to plan an outdoor activity. Practical Performance • LO 4: Be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills during outdoor activities. Outdoor Adventurous Activities

• Elements of the course involve undertaking extra curricular trips and activities • Students need to complete an Outdoor education trip where they complete activities like rock climbing and kayaking • Students are encouraged to develop their skills in extra curricular clubs and competitions • Leadership opportunities are available for students to lead multi school events providing valuable work experiences Learning outside of the classroom

Careers linked to sport studies

Any questions please email Mr Masters (Head of PE) maa@Moseley. bham. sch. uk Sport Studies