OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity 3 A Levels

A CTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport is a practical work-related course. Students will learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. The course will introduce students to a career pathway and also develops the skills required to progress onto a choice of University Degrees.

The Extended Diploma is equivalent in size to 3 A – levels

Unit 1 Body Systems and the Effects of Physical Activity*

Unit 2 Sports Coaching and Activity Leadership 

Unit 3 Sports Organisation and Development* 

Unit 4 Working Safely in sport, exercise, health and leisure* 

Unit 5 Performance Analysis in Sport and Exercise

Unit 6 Group Exercise to Music

Unit 7 Improving fitness for sport and physical activity

Unit 8 Organisation of Sports Events

Unit 11 Exercise for Specific Groups 

Unit 12 Nutrition and Diet for Sport and Exercise

Unit 13 Health and Fitness Testing for sport and exercise 

Unit 14 Working in Active leisure facilities 

Unit 17 Sports injuries and Rehabilitation

Unit 18 Practical Skills in Sport and Physical activities 

Unit 19 Sport and exercise Psychology 

Unit 20 Sport and exercise Sociology

Unit 21 The Business of Sport*

*denotes examined unit

 This qualification is suitable for learners 

  • Hoping to study at University
  • Looking to enter work and employment in a related field

Grading The units are graded Pass, Merit and Distinction. The qualification is graded PPP, PPM, PMM, MMM, MMD, MDD, DDD, DDD*, DD*D*, D*D*D*.

What are the entry requirements?

Students need to have achieved grade 5 or above in Maths and English. You do not have to have studied GCSE PE to be successful in this course.

OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity 1 A Level

Our A-Level offering combines a mixture of classroom theory, coaching and practical performance. 

Learners will complete five Units over 2 Years. This is suitable for pupils who wish to gain points as they complete examinations and assignments.  

Two examinations are taken in January and May of the first year. The remaining  three coursework units are completed in year 2.

The grade will be a Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction*

What are the entry requirements?

Students need to have achieved grade 5 or above in Maths and English.

https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/cambridge-technicals/sport-and-physical-activity/administration/#level-3