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 |
| 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 |
Key Info
- Start Date: September 2024
- 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.