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Sport & Physical Activity - Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate

Knole Academy

Knole Academy, Bradbourne Vale Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3LE

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification
Level 3
Leisure, Travel and Tourism

Available start dates

Available start dates

Wednesday, 01 September 2027
Knole Academy
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
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Block C

Application Instructions

Applications Open - 1st November 2026

Applications Close - 12th February 2027

Entry Requirements - Please refer to the Sixth Form Course Directory via the website www.knoleacademy.org

Option blocks and detailed subject information can be found in our course directory on our website www.knoleacademy.org

How to Apply - Via Kent Choices https://www.kentprospectus.co.uk/login

Level 3 Courses - select a minimum of 3 courses to study

Level 2 Courses - select 1 course only as each course is studied on a full time basis.


Course Summary

This qualification is not just about being able to play sport, it will provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding to progress into Higher Education on a sport-related programme such as Sport and Physical Education, Sport Science, Sport Coaching and Development or Sport and Leisure Management.

The units will give learners an understanding of sport within the wider contexts of coaching and leadership, anatomy and physiology and the body's short and long term responses to physical activity. Learners will also develop transferable skills such as planning, communication, adaptability and leadership.

Course Details

The Cambridge Technical Certificate is the equivalent to one A’ Level. Three mandatory units must be completed plus two optional units to achieve the full qualification. Units as follows:

Body systems and the effects of physical activity. Learn how the muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems work and respond to exercise

Sports coaching and activity in leadership. Develop practical leadership skills by planning, delivering and evaluating your own sports coaching sessions

Sports injuries. Learn how to prevent, treat and manage common sports injuries.Sports injuries. Learn how to prevent, treat and manage common sports injuries.

Sports organisation and development. Explore how sports are promoted, funded, and organized across the UK

Plus two optional units


How will it be delivered and assessed?

The overall qualification comprises 60% coursework and 40% exam.

Each unit is assessed as follows:

Body systems - externally assessed exam of 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Sports Coaching - internally assessed assignment

Sport Injuries - internally assessed assignment

Sports organization – externally assessed exam of 1 hour.

Assignments are internally marked and externally moderated. Exams are set by OCR and are externally marked. Students are awarded an overall grade at the end of the 2 years. They will receive either a pass, merit, distinction or distinction*.


Entry requirements

Minimum of five 9-4 grades in GCSE examinations including English and Maths.


Your next steps...

The broad base of this qualification makes it suitable for a wide range of future opportunities. The course, is worth up to 28 UCAS points so, if you complete it successfully, you could move on to study for a degree. It gives students a wide choice of progression options outside of higher education such as training and apprenticeships or other relevant employment in the sport and leisure industry.

Future courses & possible careers:

  • Teaching
  • Coaching
  • Sports Therapy
  • Sports Management
  • Personal Training

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