CTEC Sport & Physical Activity

Course Information

Course TypeSixth Form Centre
Course LevelCTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate
Awarding BodyOCR

Overview

The Cambridge Technical qualification in Sport and Physical Activity is a welcome addition to our PE provision at Holy Cross College. The course provides students with the practical knowledge and skills required to progress within the Sporting sector.

This course is the equivalent of one A level.

What we’ll study

The CTEC Sport and Physical Activity course, is assessed by both external written examination and ongoing practical and theoretical assessment.

In the first year you will study the effect of Physical Activity on the body (Anatomy & Physiology) and complete modules including Sports Coaching & Leadership.

In the second year you will learn about Sports Organisations both inside and outside the UK and the importance of increasing participation in sport and physical activity.

Our facilities

Lessons will take place in both our PE Theory classroom and in our large, well-equipped Sports Hall. We also have an onsite gym where equipment will be used to support understanding from lessons.

Aside from lessons, we have a very active extra-curricular programme, with a wide range of competing teams which we will encourage you to join. These include: netball, football, basketball and athletics to name just a few. Alongside competitive sport at Holy Cross, we also run lunchtime recreational activities, including: badminton, cricket and table tennis.

Your future

There are a multitude of progression routes available after studying CTEC Sport & Physical Activity, including: progression to University, Apprenticeships, Coaching, Leisure Management, Sports Development and Events Management.

How you’ll be assessed

Assessment takes many forms on the course. There are 2 formal written exams (one in the first year and one in the second year). Other assessment is ongoing over the two years and takes the form of both practical and written work.


Factfile

Level: CTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity (2 year course equivalent to 1 A Level).

Examining Board: OCR

Entry Requirements:

  • General College entry requirements
  • GCSE grade 4 in English.
  • You must have grade 4/4 or above in GCSE Combined Science or 4/4/3 from separate Science GCSEs.
  • If you have studied GCSE PE or a BTEC equivalent, a grade 4/pass is required.
  • You must have a keen interest in sport and be willing to take part in coaching, sports participation and leadership activities.

There are a multitude of progression routes available after studying CTEC Sport and Physical Activity: including progression to University, Apprenticeships, Coaching, Leisure Management, Sports Development and Events Management.

Subjects to partner CTEC Sport and Physical Activity:

Great subjects to partner with CTEC Sport and Physical Activity are: Psychology, Sociology, English Language and any of the Science subjects.

Please note, you are unable to study both A level PE and CTEC Sport and Physical Activity.

To discuss whether this course could be for you, please get in touch.

Downloads

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CTEC Sport Physical Activity subject card 11th Jun 2024 Download