Exam Board: OCR
Lessons for CNAT/CTEC Sport are currently being taught at Garibaldi College.
The course is equivalent to one A-Level, carries the same UCAS points and is based upon passing two exams and completing assignment work including some practical assignments in sports coaching and the delivery of sporting events.
The mandatory units are:
Unit 1: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
Unit 2: Sports Coaching
Unit 3: Sports Organisation and Development
The optional units are:
Unit 8: Organisation of Sports Events
Unit 19: Sport and Exercise Psychology
Assessment
Cambridge Technicals are externally moderated through exams in Units 1 and 3, with Units 2, 8 and 19 having moderated assignment work.
Our general entry requirements are that you will need a minimum of five Grade 5s or above in your GCSEs to study A-Levels including Maths & English.
To study A Level PE at Meden/CTEC Sport and Meden or Garibaldi, students must achieve a GCSE PE grade 5/CNAT Sport grade of M2 or higher or above PLUS grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language. Students MUST be involved in at least one sport outside of school.
Sport is one of the fastest-growing industries in the UK and is not just about being a professional performer. There is a huge range of professions within sport, from grass roots through to international level, covering areas such as corporate sponsorship, nutrition, marketing, therapy, sports management and coaching. Possible future careers and university courses in: teaching, fitness instructor, sports and business, event management, sports development officer and physiotherapist