Sports Studies
Covers contemporary issues in sport, media portrayal, performance skills and leadership. Students gain confidence through practical and theory‑based assessments.
You will study this course to:
- Understand contemporary issues in sport and how they impact on different sporting activities
- Apply your skills as both a performer in two different sporting activities and as a leader in one sporting activity
- How to evaluate and interpret the different ways in which sport is represented by the media
What will you learn in years 10 and 11:
A range of topical and contemporary issues in sport, including learning about participation levels and barriers to completing sporting activities. You will develop an understanding of the different sides of a range of media sources and apply real life examples to show the nature of the relationship between media and sport. In addition to this, you will have an opportunity to develop your skills both as a performer in two different sporting activities, and as a leader, developing a range of transferable skills. You will work both independently and as part of a team, including communicating with team mates as well as being in front of an audience when you perform.
How you will be assessed:
Exam board: OCR.
Qualification: Cambridge National in Sports Studies.
Assessment Model: You will sit one written paper and complete two non-examined assessments.
R184: Contemporary issues in sport. 1 hour 15-minute OCR- set exam worth 80 marks.
R185: Performance and leadership in sports activities OCR set assignment worth 80 marks.
R186: Sport and the media. OCR set assignment worth 40 marks.
Suggested future careers this course can lead to:
- Sports Coaching
- Sports Development
- Fitness instructing
- Further study in Sport and Physical Education
Subject Contact:
Mr Chad Nicholls chad.nicholls@newbridgeschool.org
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