Sports Science
Subject Leader: Mr Jones - djones@tqacademy.co.uk
AIMS OF THE SPORTS SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
- To create inquisitive Sport Scientists
- To explore fitness testing and training programmes in the world of sport
- To summarise the short and long term effects of exercise and different technologies available to athletes to enhance sports performance and training
- To analyse how to reduce the risk of sports injuries
SPORT CURRICULUM
OVERVIEW OF KEY STAGE 3 CURRICULUM
Students participate in a wide variety of sports during their Key Stage 3 journey. Students make progress across numerous activities and disciplines and progress inline with the three pillars of P.E:
Rules, strategies and tactics; Healthy participation; and Competence.
OVERVIEW OF KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM
Course Title: Cambridge National in Sport Science
Examining Body: OCR
Course Lead: Mr Jones
What will I study?
Year 9: Fitness testing, Components of fitness and Methods of training
Year 10: Principles of training, Training Programming and Musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems
Year 11: Short and long term effects of exercise, Musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory technology, Reducing the risk of sports injuries
How and when will I be assessed?
Students complete:
- 1 coursework assignment (NEA) in year 10 (internally marked, externally moderated) 40% of overall grade.
- 1 coursework assignment (NEA) in year 11 (internally marked, externally moderated) 20% of overall grade.
- 1 exam at the end of year 11 (externally marked). 40% of overall grade.
Further study
Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity (Single award = 1 A level)
Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity (Double award = 2 A levels)
Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity (Triple award = 3 A levels)
OVERVIEW OF KEY STAGE 5 CURRICULUM
Course Title: Sport and Physical activity
Examining Body: OCR
Course Lead: Mr Richardson
Course description
Sport and Physical Activity provides students with practical opportunities to develop relevant core knowledge and skills. Students further develop their skills through specialist pathways that help them deliver sport and physical activity to a wide range of participants.
What will I learn?
You will learn a wide variety of units spread out across the two years of study. Depending upon your chosen course and whether you opt to take single, double or triple Sport will determine which units you will study. Mandatory examination units that all students study are The Body In Sport and Sports Organisation and Development. The mandatory coursework units that all students cover is Sports Coaching. There is then a bespoke pathway relevant to your option of single, double or triple which consists primarily of coursework assignment tasks and another examination depending upon your course option.
Course structure
Single students sit 2 externally assessed exams and complete 3 externally moderated coursework units across 2 years
Double students sit 3 externally assessed exams and complete 8 externally moderated coursework units across 2 years
Triple students sit 4 externally assessed exams and complete 13 externally moderated coursework units across 2 years
The course is run on a year A and year B alternating cycle, meaning that students may be examined in January and June yet the unit taken will depend on the year they start the course.
Where could it lead?
The world of sport is an ever changing and constantly evolving landscape for employment.However, some traditional careers are:
Physiotherapist: Provide treatment through physical therapy and exercise.
Sport Psychologist: Work in partnership with athletes to enhance maximal performance.
Data Analyst: Provide key data to coaches and athletes to gain a competitive edge in many facets of the sport.
CLIMBING THE MOUNTAIN TO UNIVERSITY
Top 5 UK universities to study Sport:
- Loughborough
- Bath
- Plymouth Marjon
- Cardiff
- Exeter
CAREERS INFORMATION
If you enjoy studying Sport, the following careers might be for you:
Physiotherapist: Provide treatment through physical therapy and exercise.
Sport Psychologist: Work in partnership with athletes to enhance maximal performance.
Data Analyst: Provide key data to coaches and athletes to gain a competitive edge in many facets of the sport.
EXTRACURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES
The PE curriculum at Torquay Academy aims to inspire all students to participate and excel in sport and physical activity either competitively or recreationally. All students’ develop their physical competence and knowledge through a broad curriculum experience.
It is our priority that all students at TA engage in some form of physical activity beyond core lessons. We provide Super-Curricular opportunities, encompassing a thriving intra-school house competition, recreational activities and a diverse range of inter-school competitive sports which are supported by top class coaches. We recognise the difference between all of our students and provide a variety of activities that are best suited to the students’ desired outcomes for participating. All students are expected to participate, compete, train and practise both within curriculum lessons and Super-Curricular activities.
Opportunities to participate in Physical Education and compete in sport enables our students to build character and embed values such as fairness and respect.
