| Subject Area: | Sports Studies |
| Head of Department: | Mr R O’Mara |
| Teaching Staff: | Miss Bacon, Mr Payne, Mr Harris & Mr Ward |
| Year 11 Course Title: | OCR Level 1/2 in Sports Science |
| KS4 (Years 10 and 11) Exam Board and Course: | Edexcel/Pearson – BTEC Level 2 First Award in Sport |
| Exam Percentages: | Y10 – r181 – Applying the principles of training: fitness and how it affects skill performance Internally assessed unit – 40% Y11 – r183 – Nutrition and sports performance Internally assessed unit – 20% Y11 – r180 – Reducing the risk of sports injuries and dealing with common medical conditions Externally assessed unit – 40% |
| Year 11 Course Details: | R181: Applying the principles of training: fitness and how it affects skill performance This is assessed by a set assignment. By completing this unit, you will conduct a range of fitness tests, understand what they test and their advantages and disadvantages. You will also learn how to design, plan and evaluate a fitness training programme. You will then interpret the data collected from these fitness tests and learn how best to feed this back. Topics include: · Components of fitness applied in sport · Principles of training in sport Ĕ · Organising and planning a fitness training programme · Evaluate own performance in planning and delivery of a fitness training programme. R183 (Optional Unit): Nutrition and sports performance This is assessed by a set assignment. By completing this unit you will gain understanding of healthy, balanced nutrition. You will consider the necessity of certain nutrients and their role in enabling effective performance in different sporting activities. The knowledge you gain will be used to produce an appropriate, effective nutrition plan for a performer. Topics include: · Nutrients needed for a healthy, balanced nutrition plan · Applying differing dietary requirements to varying types of sporting activity · Developing a balanced nutrition plan for a selected sporting activity · How nutritional behaviours can be managed to improve sports performance R180: Reducing the risk of sports injuries and dealing with common medical conditions This is assessed by an exam. By completing this unit you will prepare as a participant to take part in physical activity in a way which minimises the risk of injuries occurring. It will also prepare you to know how to react to common injuries that can occur during sport and physical activity, and how to recognise the symptoms of some common medical conditions. Topics include: · Different factors which influence the risk and severity of injury · Warm up and cool down routines · Different types and causes of sports injuries · Reducing risk, treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries and medical conditions · Causes, symptoms and treatment of medical conditions |
| Number of lessons per week: | 2 |
| Curriculum Intent and 5 year Curriculum Sequencing: | The intent of our curriculum is implemented through: · studying a variety of sports and activities – experiencing tactics and strategies through a series of condition and competitive games. · having the opportunity to attend extra-curricular activities and represent the school. Celebrating successes and manage the challenges of defeat. · being assessed in 4 assessment strands, these being: Performance – being able to develop skill in different scenarios, individually, as pairs and in groups or teams. Exploring tactics, strategies and implementing skills learnt to a broad range of sporting situations. Health, fitness and physical preparation – Students will understand and build on knowledge to answer the questions – how do I improve fitness? How to prepare and recover from physical activity safely? How do I test fitness? Understanding that will allow students to lead a healthy active lifestyle both now and in the future. Leadership & Character – participate in lesson with correct equipment, work together in pairs, groups and teams. Lead peers and through sport develop self-esteem, confidence and resilience. Knowledge/Theory – Develop an understanding of ‘anatomy and physiology’, ‘fitness and training’, ‘Nutrition’ and ‘sport injury’. Students will develop vocabulary and support knowledge through practical experiences. · lessons that will be practical, progressive and differentiated. They will be challenging whilst supporting the needs of all students. |
| Key Stage 3: | Students follow content according to the National Curriculum for Physical Education. Students can experience a balanced and varied curriculum allowing students to participate in a wide variety of activities covering invasion, racket, striking and fielding and athletics. Use technical terminology with confidence accurately and precisely, building up an extended specialist vocabulary; can apply their mathematical knowledge to their understanding of PE, including measuring, timing, estimating and analysing data. Attend extra-curricular sporting clubs and competitions, have an opportunity to represent their school and community. Develop a lifelong love of sports and physical exercise. Make positive informed choices around their health, well-being and diet. Link the benefits of a healthy diet and physical activity to mental and physical well-being. Develop their leadership qualities and skills through sport. Have a sound understanding of different sports, their origins, including British and worldwide sporting role models. Are prepared to transition from KS3 to KS4 with the skills, knowledge, character and leadership to excel in KS4. Promoting underlying themes/components of BTEC First in Sport course to provide a foundation for a positive transition to KS4 |