Sport – Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma, Diploma and Extended Diploma

The Cambridge Technical Certificate in Sport can be combined with a wide range of subjects at A-level or completed as a standalone qualfication that is worth three A-levels. It will appeal to you if you have a strong interest in sport or are preparing for a career in sport. The UCAS points that this qualification attracts are comparable with A-levels and will support further study in higher education in sport or other associated fields.

This qualification can be extended from the Introductory Diploma, which is worth 1 A-level, to the Diploma, which is worth 2 A-levels and the Extended Diploma, which is worth 3.

What will you study and learn?

The qualification is divided into a wide range of theoretical and practical units such as practical performance analysis, sports coaching and leadership, body systems, human movement and organisation of sporting events.

Course content and examinations

The units studied can be adapted to suit the individual group members every year and for which qualification the students are studying.

All three tiers of the qualification have the following four core components:

• Unit 1 – Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
• Unit 2 – Sports Coaching
• Unit 3 – Current Issues in Sport
• Unit 4 – The Physiology of Fitness

The number and selection of further units will depend on whether you are studying for the introductory diploma, the diploma or the extended diploma. There are over 20 to choose from. All units are assessed through practical and written assignments which are completed throughout the year and are externally moderated by an OCR Moderator.

A full list of the optional modules are available here on the OCR website.

Some of the more popular units are:

• Sports nutrition
• Psychology for sports performance
• Practical team sports
• Sport as a business
• Practical individual sports
• Applied sport and exercise physiology
• Leadership in sport
• Sports injuries
• Analysis of sports performance
• Technical and tactical skills in sport
• Fitness training and programming
• Fitness testing for sport and exercise

Where could the subject take you?

This qualification provides an excellent progression route to a wide range of degree courses in sport, nutrition, healthcare and exercise. You will also have developed excellent knowledge and practical skills that can lead to further qualifications in sports coaching and working within the leisure industry.