CTECH Sport

Course Content

Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity; Learners must achieve a minimum of 360 guided learning hours.

Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity specialising in Sports Coaching; Learners must achieve a total of 720 guided learning hours.

Extended Certificate

Diploma

Component	Assessment	Duration	Guided Learning Hours
1: Body systems and the effects of physical activity	Written exam	1h 30m	90
2: Sports coaching and activity leadership	Internally assessed and externally moderated	N/A	90
3: Sports organisation and development	Written exam	1h 30m	60
8: Organisation of sports events	Internally assessed and externally moderated	N/A	60
18: Practical skills in sport and physical activities	Internally assessed and externally moderated	N/A	60

Year 12

Half Term 1 (Sept-Nov)

Half Term 2 (Nov – Dec)

Half Term 3 (Jan – Feb)

Half Term 4 (Feb – March)

Half Term 5 (April – May)

Half Term 6 (May – July)

Half Term 1 (Sept-Nov)

Focus and Topic

Unit 8 – Types of Sport Event
Unit 1 – Foundational understanding of the skeletal system.
Unit 2 – Observed or taken part in a coaching session.

Core Knowledge

Unit 8 – Types of Sport Event
Unit 1 – Foundational understanding of the skeletal system.
Unit 2 – Observed or taken part in a coaching session.

Core Skills

Types of events and roles
Bone location and type, joint classification and structures, movements at the joint
Know the roles and responsibilities of a coach.

Assessment

Complete LO1 assignment.
Mini tests on labelling bones, the joint structure.
Complete LO1 assignment.

Half Term 2 (Nov – Dec)

Focus and Topic

Unit 8 – Roles in sport
Unit 1 – Foundational understanding of the muscular system.
Unit 2 – Observed or taken part in a coaching session.

Core Knowledge

Unit 8 – Roles in sport
Unit 1 – Foundational understanding of the muscular system.
Unit 2 – Observed or taken part in a coaching session.

Core Skills

Learn the impact of people’s roles in sports events.
Muscle location and fibre type, impact of exercise.
Know the roles and responsibilities of a coach.

Assessment

Complete LO2 assignment.
Mini tests on labelling muscles.Past questions end of topic test.
Complete LO2 assignment.

Half Term 3 (Jan – Feb)

Focus and Topic

Unit 8 – Attended an organised sports event.
Unit 1 – Foundational understanding of the cardiovascular system.
Unit 2 – Observed or taken part in a coaching session.

Core Knowledge

Unit 8 – Attended an organised sports event.
Unit 1 – Foundational understanding of the cardiovascular system.
Unit 2 – Observed or taken part in a coaching session.

Core Skills

Plan a sports event within a group.
Structures of the heart & blood vessels. Components of blood.
Learn how to improve skills, techniques & tactics in sport.

Assessment

Complete LO3 assignment.
Mini tests on labelling heart & vessels.Past questions end of topic test.
Complete LO3 assignment.

Half Term 4 (Feb – March)

Focus and Topic

Unit 8 – Planned an organised sports event.
Unit 1 – Foundational understanding of the respiratory system.
Unit 2 – Observed coaching methods.

Core Knowledge

Unit 8 – Planned an organised sports event.
Unit 1 – Foundational understanding of the respiratory system.
Unit 2 – Observed coaching methods.

Core Skills

Deliver a sports event within a group.
Structures of the lungs & their roles. Learn respiratory muscles & the mechanics of breathing.
To plan a sports session.

Assessment

Complete LO4 assignment.
Mini tests on labelling lungs & their structures.Past questions end of topic test.
Complete LO4 assignment.

Half Term 5 (April – May)

Focus and Topic

Unit 8 – Delivered an organised sports event.
Unit 1 – Foundational understanding of the energy systems.
Unit 2 – Observed coaching methods.

Core Knowledge

Unit 8 – Delivered an organised sports event.
Unit 1 – Foundational understanding of the energy systems.
Unit 2 – Observed coaching methods.

Core Skills

Review your sports event.
Understand how three different energy systems are used in different sports.
To plan a sports session.

Assessment

Complete LO5 assignment.
Mini tests on energy systems.
Complete LO5 assignment.

Half Term 6 (May – July)

Focus and Topic

Unit 8 – Planned, delivered & reviewed your sports event.
Unit 1 – Good knowledge in all topics covered.
Unit 2 – Be able to plan a rehabilitation programme for a specific sports injury.

Core Knowledge

Unit 8 – Planned, delivered & reviewed your sports event.
Unit 1 – Good knowledge in all topics covered.
Unit 2 – Be able to plan a rehabilitation programme for a specific sports injury.

Core Skills

Moderation
Revision – all topics
Moderation

Assessment

Moderation
Exam
Moderation

Year 13

Half Term 1 (Sept-Nov)

Half Term 2 (Nov – Dec)

Half Term 3 (Jan – Feb)

Half Term 4 (Feb – March)

Half Term 5 (April – May)

Half Term 6 (May – July)

Half Term 1 (Sept-Nov)

Focus and Topic

Unit 18 – Experience with outdoor environments and a basic awareness of safety
Unit 3 – Basic knowledge of NGB’s and sports competitions

Core Knowledge

Unit 18 – Experience with outdoor environments and a basic awareness of safety
Unit 3 – Basic knowledge of NGB’s and sports competitions

Core Skills

Be able to apply skills and knowledge in outdoor and adventurous activities.
Understand how sport in the UK is organised

Assessment

Assessed on their ability during a hike.
Assessed with mini tests, knowledge organisers

Half Term 2 (Nov – Dec)

Focus and Topic

Unit 18 – Know the basic rules & movements in a chosen solo sport.
Unit 3 – Have basic knowledge from own experiences of Sport involvement

Core Knowledge

Unit 18 – Know the basic rules & movements in a chosen solo sport.
Unit 3 – Have basic knowledge from own experiences of Sport involvement

Core Skills

Be able to apply skills, techniques and tactics in an individual sport
Understand sports development

Assessment

Assessed on their ability in a chosen solo sport.
Assessed with mini tests, knowledge organisers

Half Term 3 (Jan – Feb)

Focus and Topic

Unit 18 – Know the rules, individual roles, and the collaborative strategies required in a chosen team sport.
Unit 3 – Have basic knowledge of successful sporting events and competitions

Core Knowledge

Unit 18 – Know the rules, individual roles, and the collaborative strategies required in a chosen team sport.
Unit 3 – Have basic knowledge of successful sporting events and competitions

Core Skills

Be able to apply skills, techniques and tactics in a team sport.
Understand how the impact of sports development can be measured

Assessment

Assess on ability in a chosen team sport.
Assessed with mini tests, knowledge organisers

Half Term 4 (Feb – March)

Focus and Topic

Unit 18 – Understanding of fair play and ethical conduct within competition.
Unit 3 – Have basic knowledge of sporting events, competitions and sporting initiatives

Core Knowledge

Unit 18 – Understanding of fair play and ethical conduct within competition.
Unit 3 – Have basic knowledge of sporting events, competitions and sporting initiatives

Core Skills

Be able to officiate in sport and physical activity
Understand sports development in practice

Assessment

Observed umpiring/ref’ing a game of their choice.
Assessed with mini tests, knowledge organisers.

Half Term 5 (April – May)

Focus and Topic

Unit 18 – Revise all topics
Unit 3 – Revise all topics

Core Knowledge

Unit 18 – Revise all topics
Unit 3 – Revise all topics

Core Skills

Moderation
Exam skills and techniques, short and long questions and answers

Assessment

Moderation by external moderator
Exam

Half Term 6 (May – July)

Focus and Topic

Core Knowledge

Core Skills

Assessment

Component	Assessment	Duration	Guided Learning Hours
1: Body systems and the effects of physical activity	Written exam	1h 30m	90
2: Sports coaching and activity leadership	Internally assessed and externally moderated	N/A	90
3: Sports organisation and development	Written exam	1h 30m	60
4: Working safely in sport, exercise, health and leisure	Written exam	1h 30m	90
5: Performance analysis in sport exercise	Internally assessed and externally moderated	N/A	60
8: Organisation of sports events	Internally assessed and externally moderated	N/A	60
11: Physical activity for specific groups	Internally assessed and externally moderated	N/A	30
13: Health and fitness testing for sport and exercise	Internally assessed and externally moderated	N/A	60
17: Sports injuries and rehabilitation	Internally assessed and externally moderated	N/A	60
18: Practical skills in sport and physical activities	Internally assessed and externally moderated	N/A	60
19: Sport and exercise psychology	Internally assessed and externally moderated	N/A	60

Year 12

Half Term 1 (Sept-Nov)

Half Term 2 (Nov – Dec)

Half Term 3 (Jan – Feb)

Half Term 4 (Feb – March)

Half Term 5 (April – May)

Half Term 6 (May – July)

Half Term 1 (Sept-Nov)

Focus and Topic

Unit 17 – Witnesses or sustained a sports injury.
Unit 5 – Identify elite & novice performers.
Unit 4 – Know types of emergencies that could take place.

Core Knowledge

Unit 17 – Witnesses or sustained a sports injury.
Unit 5 – Identify elite & novice performers.
Unit 4 – Know types of emergencies that could take place.

Core Skills

Know common sports injuries and their effects.
Understand performance profiling.
Understand emergency procedures in sport.

Assessment

Complete LO1 assignment.
Complete LO1 assignment.
End of topic test – emergency types, roles & services.

Half Term 2 (Nov – Dec)

Focus and Topic

Unit 17 – Know common sports injuries and their effects.
Unit 5 – Understand performance profiling.
Unit 4 – Understand emergency procedures in sport.

Core Knowledge

Unit 17 – Know common sports injuries and their effects.
Unit 5 – Understand performance profiling.
Unit 4 – Understand emergency procedures in sport.

Core Skills

Be able to minimise the risk of sports injuries
Carry out a performance profile.
Understand health and safety requirements in sport,

Assessment

Complete LO2 assignment.
Complete LO2 assignment.
Mini test on legislation, duty of care & procedures.

Half Term 3 (Jan – Feb)

Focus and Topic

Unit 17 – Understand health & safety in sport.
Unit 5 – Carry out a performance profile.
Unit 4 – Understand health and safety requirements in sport.

Core Knowledge

Unit 17 – Understand health & safety in sport.
Unit 5 – Carry out a performance profile.
Unit 4 – Understand health and safety requirements in sport.

Core Skills

Be able to respond to acute sports injuries when they occur.
Be able to analyse performance.
Understand how to minimise risk in sport.

Assessment

Complete LO3 assignment.
Complete LO3 assignment.
Mini test on hazards, environments, risk assessments.

Half Term 4 (Feb – March)

Focus and Topic

Unit 17 – Be able to respond to acute sports injuries when they occur.
Unit 5 – Be able to analyse performance.
Unit 4 – Know how to minimise risk in sport.

Core Knowledge

Unit 17 – Be able to respond to acute sports injuries when they occur.
Unit 5 – Be able to analyse performance.
Unit 4 – Know how to minimise risk in sport.

Core Skills

Know the role of different agencies in the treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries.
Be able to give feedback on sports performance.
Know first aid requirements for sport.

Assessment

Complete LO4 assignment.
Complete LO4 assignment.
Mini test on regulations, responsibilities of first raiders, & first aid at work.

Half Term 5 (April – May)

Focus and Topic

Unit 17 -Know the role of different agencies in the treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries.
Unit 5 – Be able to give feedback on sports performance.
Unit 4 – Know first aid requirements for sport.

Core Knowledge

Unit 17 -Know the role of different agencies in the treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries.
Unit 5 – Be able to give feedback on sports performance.
Unit 4 – Know first aid requirements for sport.

Core Skills

Compare and contrast methods of analysing performance in relation to a variety of given sports and situations.
Know how to safeguard children and vulnerable adults in sport.

Assessment

Complete LO5 assignment.
Complete LO5 assignment.
Mini test on safeguarding & abuse.

Half Term 6 (May – July)

Focus and Topic

Unit 17 – Be able to analyse sport using various methods.
Unit 5 – Know how to safeguard children and vulnerable adults in sport.
Unit 4

Core Knowledge

Unit 17 – Be able to analyse sport using various methods.
Unit 5 – Know how to safeguard children and vulnerable adults in sport.
Unit 4

Core Skills

Moderation
Moderation
Revision all topics.

Assessment

Moderation
Moderation
Exam

Year 13

Half Term 1 (Sept-Nov)

Half Term 2 (Nov – Dec)

Half Term 3 (Jan – Feb)

Half Term 4 (Feb – March)

Half Term 5 (April – May)

Half Term 6 (May – July)

Half Term 1 (Sept-Nov)

Focus and Topic

Unit 11 – Physical activity for specific groups
Unit 13 – Health and fitness testing for sport and exercise
Unit 19 – Sport and exercise psychology

Core Knowledge

Unit 11 – Recognise Common obstacles to exercise, such as lack of time, cost, transport
Unit 13 – The importance of knowing how fit we are before trying to improve fitness (baseline)
Unit 19 – Know that different people are motivated by different things in sport.

Core Skills

Know about the provision of physical activity for specific groups
Be able to use a range of fitness tests and be able to complete a client health and fitness consultation
Know the different factors that affect motivation for sport and exercise

Assessment

Moderation

Half Term 2 (Nov – Dec)

Focus and Topic

Unit 11 – Physical activity for specific groups
Unit 13 – Health and fitness testing for sport and exercise
Unit 19 – Sport and exercise psychology

Core Knowledge

Unit 11 – Know that exercise is good for us and barriers are rarely just “laziness.”
Unit 13 – Understand how to test areas of fitness.
Unit 19 – Understand that when we win or lose, we often want to know, why?

Core Skills

Know the benefits of and barriers to participating in physical activity for specific groups
Be able to plan a fitness testing session
Understand attribution theory in relation to sport and exercise

Assessment

Moderation

Half Term 3 (Jan – Feb)

Focus and Topic

Unit 11 – Physical activity for specific groups
Unit 13 – Health and fitness testing for sport and exercise
Unit 19 – Sport and exercise psychology

Core Knowledge

Unit 11 – Understanding that a referral begins with a medical professional rather than a self-sign-up.
Unit 13 – How to demonstrate and complete fitness tests.
Unit 19 – Be able to identify ‘stress’ during a game

Core Skills

Know the exercise referral process
Be able to deliver a fitness testing session
Understand the effects of stress, anxiety and arousal in sport and exercise

Assessment

Moderation.

Half Term 4 (Feb – March)

Focus and Topic

Unit 11 – Physical activity for specific groups
Unit 13 – Health and fitness testing for sport and exercise
Unit 19 – Sport and exercise psychology

Core Knowledge

Unit 11 – Know that a plan should have an end goal.
Unit 13 – To be able to compare fitness test results to normative data.
Unit 19 – Know the difference between a group and a team and have a basic understanding why exercise is good for the mind.

Core Skills

Be able to plan physical activity sessions for specific groups
Be able to interpret the results of fitness tests and provide feedback
Understand the importance of group dynamics in team sports and group exercise. Understand the psychological impact of sport and exercise on mental health and wellbeing

Assessment

Moderation

Half Term 5 (April – May)

Focus and Topic

Core Knowledge

Core Skills

Assessment

Half Term 6 (May – July)

Focus and Topic

Core Knowledge

Core Skills

Assessment

Key Info

Start Date: September 2026
Awarding Body: OCR Cambridge Technical
Study Mode: Full Time
Course Length: 2 Years

Entry Requirements

TBC

Career Opportunities

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 Policing, Sport and Physical Education, Sport Science, Sport Coaching and Development or Sport and Leisure Management.