CNAT Sport Studies
Introduction
Our Cambridge National in Sport Studies encourages students to develop independent thinking about sports and their real-life applications, including practical performance, leadership, and skill evaluation. They will explore key topics influencing sports through the contemporary issues unit, actively participate in and lead sporting activities, and have the opportunity to either delve into outdoor sports or examine the role of media in the sporting world.
What Will I Study?
Unit R184: Contemporary Issues in Sport (EXAM) – MANDATORY
- Students will understand a range of topical and contemporary issues in sport, including learning about participation levels and barriers to completing sporting activities. You will also learn how participation is impacted by the promotion of values and ethical behaviour, about the role of high-profile sporting events, the role of national governing bodies and how technology is used within sport.
Unit R185: Performance and Leadership in Sports. Activities (Coursework) – MANDATORY
- Students 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. You will perform under pressure, both as a participant and as a leader, and will use your initiative to solve problems and make decisions. Finally, you will deal with rapidly changing conditions and situations.
Team Sports
- Association
- Football
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Camogie
- Cricket
- Dance
- Gaelic Football
- Handball
- Hockey Hurling
- Lacrosse
- Netball
- Rowing
- Rugby League
- Rugby Union
- Squash
- Table Tennis
- Volleyball
Individual Sports
- Amateur Boxing
- Athletics
- Badminton Canoeing/Kayaking
- Cycling
- Dance
- Diving
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Equestrian
- Rock Climbing
- Rowing
- Sculling
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Squash
- Swimming Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Trampolining
Unit R186: Sports and the Media (Coursework) – OPTIONAL
- Students will understand 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. You will also learn how rapid development in technology is enabling sport to be viewed, replayed, and discussed whenever and wherever the spectator wants. You will then develop your ability to evaluate and interpret the different ways in which sport is represented by the media.
Unit R187: Increasing Awareness of Outdoor and Adventurous Activities (Coursework) – OPTIONAL
- Students will understand how to find out information about what opportunities there are in your local area as well as nationally in the UK for all different types of outdoor/adventurous activities. You will learn how to enjoy the activities safely by finding out what equipment, clothing, facilities, and technology you need, as well as completing planning to help keep you safe.
How will I be Assessed?
Students will be assessed in 3 units, 2 mandatory units and 1 optional as listed above, grading starts from Level 1 Pass all the way through to Level 2 Distinction*.
Students can obtain maximum of 80 marks in both mandatory units followed by maximum of 40 in the additional optional unit.
The student’s uniform mark for the examination unit will be combined with the uniform mark for the coursework-based units to give a total uniform mark for the qualification. The student’s overall grade will be determined by the total uniform mark.
Career Opportunities
PE teacher, Physiotherapist, Professional sportsperson, Sports coach/consultant, Sports policy at local and national level, Diet and fitness instructor and a Personal trainer.
Exam Board: OCR Cambridge Nationals
Course Code: 60371079
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