Key Stage 4

KEY STAGE 4

 


OCR Cambridge National Sports Studies

YEAR

1st Half of the year (Sept – Jan)

2nd 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

1st Half of the year (Sept – Jan)

2nd 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.

    1. - 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

    1. 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