Learning

Key Stage 4

	OCR Cambridge National Sports Studies
YEAR	1^st Half of the year (Sept – Jan)		2^nd Half of the year (Jan – July)
10	Unit R185 - Performance and leadership in sports activities. Pupils will learn how to develop your skills as both a performer, in two different sporting activities, and as a leader in one activity. As a leader you will have the opportunity to plan, lead and review safe and effective sporting activity sessions yourself. You will also have the opportunity to develop 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. You will also deal with rapidly changing conditions and situations Topic Area 1: Key components of performance Topic Area 2: Applying practice methods to support improvement in a sporting Activity Topic Area 3: Organising and planning a sports activity session Topic Area 4: Leading a sports activity session Topic Area 5: Reviewing your own performance in planning and leading a sports activity session		Unit R186: Sport and the media In this unit students will learn to explore the effects of media sources and apply real life examples to demonstrate the nature of the relationship between media and sport. You will develop your ability to evaluate and interpret the different ways sport is represented by the media. Topic Area 1: The different sources of media that cover sport Topic Area 2: Positive effects of the media in sport Topic Area 3: Negative effects of the media in sport
	Mid-Year Assessment: Unit R185 coursework submission		End of Year Assessment: Unit R186 coursework submission
YEAR	September – November	December – March		March - June
11	R184: contemporary issues in sport In this unit you will learn about a range of topical and contemporary issues in sport, relating to; participation levels and barriers, promotion of values and ethical behaviour, the role of high-profile sporting events, the role of national governing bodies and how technology is used within sport. Topic area 1: Issues that affect participation in sport Topic Area 2: Promoting values in sport. Topic 3: The implications of hosting a major sporting event for a city or country.	R184: contemporary issues in sport In this unit you will learn about a range of topical and contemporary issues in sport, relating to; participation levels and barriers, promotion of values and ethical behaviour, the role of high-profile sporting events, the role of national governing bodies and how technology is used within sport. Topic Area 4: The role of NGB’s in developing sport Topic Area 5: The use of technology in sport		R184: contemporary issues in sport – Revision & exam craft
	November Mock Exam: Topic Area tests	March Mock Exam: Full mock exam 1 hr 15 mins		ACTUAL GCSE EXAM

	Edexcel GCSE PE
YEAR	1^st Half of the year (Sept – Jan)		2^nd Half of the year (Jan – July)
10	Component 1 – Applied anatomy and physiology Students will develop their theoretical knowledge and understanding of applied anatomy and physiology, movement analysis and physical training so that they can use this knowledge to analyse and evaluate performance and devise informed strategies for improving/optimising their own practical performance. - The structure and functions of the musculoskeletal system 1.2 The structure and functions of the cardiorespiratory system 1.3 Anaerobic and aerobic exercise 2.1 Lever systems, examples of their use in activity and the mechanical advantage they provide in movement 2.2 Planes and axes of Movement Component 3: Practical Performance Students will be required to perform in three different physical activities in the role of player/performer. They will be required to demonstrate their skills in isolation/unopposed situations and demonstrate their skills in a formal/competitive situation while under pressure		Component 1 – Applied anatomy and physiology Students will develop their theoretical knowledge and understanding of applied anatomy and physiology, movement analysis and physical training so that they can use this knowledge to analyse and evaluate performance and devise informed strategies for improving/optimising their own practical performance. 3.1 - The relationship between health and fitness and the role that exercise plays in both 3.2 - The components of fitness, benefits for sport and how fitness is measured and improved 3.3 - The principles of training and their application to personal exercise/training programmes 3.4 - The short and long-term effects of exercise 3.5 - How to optimise training and prevent injury 3.6 - Effective use of warm up and cool down 4.1 - Use of data Component 4: Personal Exercise Programme (PEP) Students will develop knowledge and understanding of the principles of training, relevant methods of training and use of data in order to analyse and evaluate their PEP. The PEP will cover a six- to eight-week period, and can relate to any physical activity of their choice from the activities list given in Component 3: Practical Performance. Component 3: Practical Performance Students will be required to perform in three different physical activities in the role of player/performer. They will be required to demonstrate their skills in isolation/unopposed situations and demonstrate their skills in a formal/competitive situation while under pressure
	Mid-Year Assessment: Component 1 unit assessment		End of Year Assessment: Full Paper 1 mock exam
YEAR	September – November	December – March		March - June
11	Component 2: Health and Performance Students will develop their theoretical knowledge and understanding of the contribution that physical activity and sport make to health, fitness and wellbeing and how these can impact on their own performance 1.1 Physical, emotional and social health, fitness and wellbeing 1.2 The consequences of a sedentary lifestyle Energy use, diet, nutrition and hydration 2.1 Classification of Skills 2.2 Goal setting and SMART targets to improve/optimise performance 2.3 Guidance and feedback on performance 2.4 Mental preparation for performance 4.1 - Use of data Component 3: Practical Performance Students will be required to perform in three different physical activities in the role of player/performer. They will be required to demonstrate their skills in isolation/unopposed situations and demonstrate their skills in a formal/competitive situation while under pressure	Component 2: Health and Performance Students will develop their theoretical knowledge and understanding of the contribution that physical activity and sport make to health, fitness and wellbeing and how these can impact on their own performance 3.1 Engagement patterns of different social groups in physical activity and sport 3.2 Commercialisation of physical activity and sport 3.3 Ethical and socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport 4.1 Use of data Component 3: Practical Performance Students will be required to perform in three different physical activities in the role of player/performer. They will be required to demonstrate their skills in isolation/unopposed situations and demonstrate their skills in a formal/competitive situation while under pressure		Component 1 & Component 2 revision and exam craft Component 3: Practical Performance Students will be required to perform in three different physical activities in the role of player/performer. They will be required to demonstrate their skills in isolation/unopposed situations and demonstrate their skills in a formal/competitive situation while under pressure
	November Mock Exam: Paper 1 mock exam	March Mock Exam: Paper 1 and Paper 2 mock exams		ACTUAL GCSE EXAM