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
- N/A
Core Knowledge
- N/A
Core Skills
- N/A
Assessment
- N/A
| 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
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.