Our Cambridge Nationals in Sport Studies enables students to develop and apply their knowledge of sports-related activities and the world of sport. They explore methods of skill improvement and leadership, contemporary issues in sport and the relationship between sport and the media. The units covered are as follows:
R184: Contemporary Issues in Sport
Students explore 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.
R185: Performance and leadership in sports activities
Students learn how to develop their skills as both a performer (assessed in two different sporting activities) and as a leader. As a leader, students plan, lead and review safe and effective sports activity sessions. Transferable skills such as working independently and as part of a team, communication, decision making and problem solving will be developed through the practical performance, the leadership and the written coursework element of the unit related to performance analysis and creation of training methods to improve ability levels.
R187: Increasing awareness of Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
In this unit 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. Students 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 them safe.
40% examination (R184), 60% controlled assessment (R185 & R187)