1. OCR Sport Science
HOW THE COURSE WORKS

2. THEORY Course is split into 4 modules each weighing 25% of final mark.
Two Mandatory units R041-Reducing the Risk of Sports Injuries (Exam) and R042- Applying the Principles of Training.
Two Additional Units of R045- Sports Nutrition and R046 – Technology in Sports.

3. 2 Mandatory Units R041 -Reducing the Risk of Sports Injuries (30 GLH)
Understanding different factors which influence injury
Understanding how warm ups and cool downs help prevent injury
Know how to respond to injuries in a sporting context.
Know how to respond to common medical conditions
Assessed by 1hr written exam 25%
R042 – Applying Principles of training (30 GLH)
Know the principles of training in a sporting context
Know how training methods target different fitness components
Be able to conduct fitness tests
Be able to develop fitness training programmes
Assessed by coursework – 25%

4. Optional Units Assessed by coursework 25% Assessed by coursework 25%
R045 – Sports Nutrition (30 GLH)
Know about nutrients needed for a healthy, balanced diet
Understand the importance of nutrition in sport
Know about the effects of a poor diet on sports performance and participation
Be able to develop diet plans for performers
Assessed by coursework 25%
R046 – Technology in Sport (30 GLH)
Know how technology is used in sport
Understand the positive effects of sports technology
Understand the negative effects of sports technology
Be able to evaluate the impact of technology in sport
Assessed by coursework 25%

5. THEORY
Each module is marked out of 60 and has 30 guided learning hours
Learners should spend 10 hours on assessment tasks
R041 - Reducing the risk of Sports Injuries Exam…
Question paper comprises of short answer questions, extended response and some multiple choice.
Assesses the quality of written communication.

6. Practical Opportunities
R041 -Reducing the Risk of Sports Injuries
Planning and carrying out own warm ups/cool downs to other members of the group.
Sports specific injury scenarios/ treatments
Carry out EAP on local sports facilities
R042 – Applying Principles of training
Create session plans including principles of training
Carry out and record fitness tests
Lead training sessions focussing on applying principles of training/ training methods

7. Practical Opportunities
R045 – Sports Nutrition
Link to Applying principles of training and how your diet effect this
R046 – Technology in sport
Use of modern technology to play sport.
Use of Ipads to analyse and improve performance

8. Sport Science IS NOT : IS: Just another PE lesson.
A subject you should have no problem gaining a high grade IF you put the work in.
Fun, enjoyable, worthwhile and valuable.