Sports Studies

Cambridge Nationals Sport Studies Level 1/2 Award

Contact:

zkeith@sunburymanor.surrey.sch.uk

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Summary of Course content

Sport Studies Unit R051- Contemporary issues in sport (Mandatory):

Learning Outcome 1: Understand the issues which affect participation in sport

• The different user groups who may participate in sport.
• The possible barriers which affect participation in sport (with reference to the different user groups).
• The solutions to barriers which affect participation in sport.
• The factors which can impact upon the popularity of sport in the UK.
• How the factors which can impact upon the popularity of sport in the UK relate to specific sporting examples.
• Current trends in the popularity of different sports in the UK (e.g. studies and statistics in recent years have suggested that recreational walking, fishing/angling, cycling and swimming are the most popular sports in the UK in terms of numbers participating).
• Growth of new/emerging sports and activities in the UK (e.g. Ultimate Frisbee now increasing in popularity very quickly in UK).

Learning Outcome 2: Know about the role of sport in promoting values

• Values which can be promoted through sport.
• The Olympic and Paralympic movement.
• Other initiatives and events which promote values through sport (e.g. FIFA’s ‘Football for Hope’ campaign, ECB’s ‘Chance to Shine’ programme, Sport Relief, Premier League’s ‘Creating Chances’ initiative, £10m Sport England scheme to increase participation in sport by women).
• The importance of etiquette and sporting behaviour of both performers and spectators.
• The use of performance-enhancing drugs in sport.

Learning Outcome 3: Understand the importance of hosting major sporting events

• The features of major sporting events.
• The potential benefits and drawbacks of cities/countries hosting major sporting events.
• The links between potential benefits and drawbacks and legacy.

Learning Outcome 4: Know about the role of national governing bodies in sport

• What national governing bodies in sport do?

Sport Studies Unit R052: Developing sports skills (Mandatory):

Learning Outcome 1: Be able to use skills, techniques and tactics/strategies/compositional ideas as an individual performer in a sporting activity

• The key components of performance for an individual performer in a sporting activity.

Learning Outcome 2: Be able to use skills, techniques and tactics/strategies/compositional ideas as a team performer in sporting activity

• The key components of performance for a team performer in a sporting activity

Learning Outcome 3: Be able to officiate in a sporting activity

• How to apply rules and regulations relevant to the activity.
• The importance of consistency (e.g. making sure rules are applied consistently in a variety of situations).
• The importance of accuracy (e.g. applying rules correctly).
• The use of signals (e.g. whistles/flags/gestures – how, when, why).
• How to communicate decisions (e.g. with other officials, performers and the audience).
• The importance of positioning (e.g. to gain the best view to make decisions, not obstruct).

Learning Outcome 4: Be able to apply practice methods to support improvement in a sporting activity

• How to identify areas of improvement in their own performance in a sporting activity.

• Types of skills.
• Types of practice.
• Methods to improve own performance.
• How to measure improvement in skills, techniques and strategies developed.

Choice of two more additional modules (TBC)

• Sports leadership
• Developing knowledge and skills in outdoor activities

Assessment

Examination (1 hour): Sport Studies Unit R051- Contemporary issues in sport.

Coursework and lesson material: Sport Studies Unit R052- Developing sports skills plus two other module.

What type of homework tasks will be set?

Exam based questions.

Linking the current topic to sports specific examples.