Sport & Physical Activity (Vocational)

Applications Open - 10th November 2025

Applications Close - 27th February 2026

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 https://www.knoleacademy.org/3569/information-for-students-applying-for-september-2025

How to Apply - Via Kent Choices

PLEASE NOTE WHEN SELECTING COURSES THERE ARE FOUR POSSIBLE PATHWAYS

Vocational pathway - Select minimum of 3 vocational subjects

IBCP pathway - Select minimum 1 vocational and minimum 2 IB subjects

IBDP pathway - Select only the IBDP option from Block E. We will contact you about subject options

Level 2 pathway -Select either Culinary Skills or Hairdressing

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.

Year 1

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.

Compulsory units:

• Body systems and the effects of physical activity. Externally assessed exam (paper - 1 hour 30 minutes)
  
• Sports coaching and activity in leadership. Internally assessed assignment
• Sports injuries. Internally assessed assignment
• Sports organisation and development. Externally assessed exam (paper - 1 hour)
• Plus two optional units which are internally assessed assignments

40% exam / 60% coursework

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*.

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

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