OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity

Starter... Give me 5! Write down 5 reasons why you want to study Sport and Physical Activity in the 6 th form What is your best sport… Write down the sport that you perform best in and explain the reasons WHY

Session Focus 1.Gain a better understanding of the OCR Level 3 course:  Units of study  How it is assessed  Course expectations 2. Take part in fitness testing and produce a fitness profile of yourself 3. Complete an assignment task to develop understanding of what is expected for the assessment criteria (Pass, Merit, Distinction)

What is an OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Sport and Activity?  A vocational/work related qualification  2 Year Course  Study 5 Units of work  Equivalent to 1 A Level  Knowledge is EXTERNALLY assessed through a combination of examination and coursework

What is an OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Sport and Activity? Course Description Learners will study five units made up of mandatory and optional units. Mandatory units: Body systems and the effects of physical activity (1 hour 30 minutes external examination – 70 marks) Sports coaching and activity leadership (Course work) Sports organisation and development (1 hour external examination – 60 marks) These units will give learners an understanding of sport in the wider contexts of coaching and leadership, anatomy and physiology, the body’s short- and long-term responses to physical activity and the framework of sport in the UK and the organisations involved. Learners will also develop transferable skills such as planning, communication, adaptability and leadership. Additional units: Sports injuries and rehabilitation Sport and exercise psychology

What is an OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Sport and Activity? Y12 Body systems and the effects of physical activity (exam) Sports coaching and activity leadership Y13 Sports organisation and development (exam) Sports injuries and rehabilitation Sport and exercise psychology

Course Expectations Positive attitude towards learning and achieving the best Arrive ON TIME Be independent and organised Attend all lessons and catch up on work missed Meet deadlines! Lead extra curricular and lower school sessions – this is part of the course

Task... Produce a Fitness Profile for yourself  Carry out a number of fitness tests to establish how fit you are  Record results  Interpret results  Produce report as a fitness profile

Personal Best PerformanceDate 100 m AUG m AUG m MAY m MAY 2007 Personal Information Nickname (s) LightningLightning Bolt Nationalit y Jamaican Born 21 August 1986 Sherwood Content, Trelawny, JamaicaSherwood Content TrelawnyJamaica ResidenceKingstonKingston, JamaicaJamaica Height6 ft 5 in (196 cm) Weight94 kg (207 lb) SportTrack and field Event(s)Sprints ClubRacers Track Club Usain Bolt

INDEPENDENT TASK Analysis of the Fitness Test Results: 1.Complete the above table (PASS) 2.Compare the results to normative data and identify strengths and areas to improve (MERIT) 3.Explain the reasons for your strengths in fitness and areas to improve. 4.How does the type of fitness component and training affect your sporting performance? (MERIT) 5.Produce a detailed report that provides recommendations on how to improve your fitness and sporting performance. 6.For example what type of training would you need to do to improve certain aspects of your fitness? 7.What impact would that have on your sporting performance? (DISTINCTION)

Male Sit and reach (flexibility)23cm Cooper run (Cardiovascular Fitness) 1900M One minute press up test (Muscular Endurance)33 One minute sit up test (Muscular Endurance)42 Sprint test (Speed)4.63 s Illinois agility test (Agility)16:79 Female Press ups (per 1 minute)25 Sit ups (per 1 minute)26 Sit and reach test30cm Speed (35m sprint)5 seconds Agility (Illinois)17 seconds Cooper run20 laps