Unit 1 Contemporary Issues in Written exam (1 hour) Externally assessed Unit 2 Developing Sports Skills (Practical unit) Portfolio Internally assessed. Externally moderated. Unit 3 Sport and the Media Portfolio Internally assessed. Externally moderated. Unit 4 Sports Leadership Portfolio Internally assessed. Externally moderated. Continual Assessment Throughout all lessons once – briefs are issued. Internal Assessment Conducted in school by class – teachers. Assessment External Moderation Work is selected by the exam – board and sent off by teachers. Exam The content will be taught in lessons – with final assessment taking place in the main exam period of year 11. The study of physical education, particularly beyond GCSE allows access into a great range of careers across many industries. These include but not exclusively: sports Career physiotherapist opportunities chiropractor PE teacher sports psychologist personal trainer sports scientist sports analyst The Level 1/2 Cambridge National Certificate in Sport is a subject open to all students. Course However, students considering this course should be of Requirements the high scientific content of the course. Students are also expected to be actively participating in sport outside of school as well as within school. A moderate level of fitness is needed to fully participate in this course. Further For further information please email Head of Department Mr Information Haywood
Unit 1 Contemporary Issues in Written exam (1 hour) Externally assessed Unit 2 Developing Sports Skills (Practical unit) Portfolio Internally assessed. Externally moderated. Unit 3 Sport and the Media Portfolio Internally assessed. Externally moderated. Unit 4 Sports Leadership Portfolio Internally assessed. Externally moderated. Assessment Continual Assessment – Throughout all lessons once briefs are issued. Internal Assessment – Conducted in school by class teachers. External Moderation – Work is selected by the exam board and sent off by teachers. Exam – The content will be taught in lessons with final assessment taking place in the main exam period of year 11. Career opportunities The study of physical education, particularly beyond GCSE allows access into a great range of careers across many industries. These include but not exclusively: sports physiotherapist chiropractor PE teacher sports psychologist personal trainer sports scientist sports analyst Course Requirements The Level 1/2 Cambridge National Certificate in Sport is a subject open to all students. However, students considering this course should be of the high scientific content of the course. Students are also expected to be actively participating in sport outside of school as well as within school. A moderate level of fitness is needed to fully participate in this course. Further Information For further information please email Head of Department Mr Haywood