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- The centre assesses, and Cambridge OCR awards. A qualified assessor at the centre judges your evidence, and the certificate comes from Cambridge OCR.
A Level 3 qualification for learners aged 16 or over who want to develop and apply their skills, knowledge and understanding to support individuals and teams in sport and physical activity. Units include body systems and the effects of physical activity, sports coaching, sports organisation, and performance analysis.
These are the units Cambridge OCR registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated. Zavmo teaches towards them on your own work, and work done here is recognised as prior learning under the agreements we hold.
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What each unit actually teaches you to do
Biomechanics and movement analysis Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the fundamental principles of biomechanics
- Explain how biomechanical principles affect human movement
- Analyse movement patterns in sport and exercise
- Evaluate the impact of biomechanical factors on performance
- Apply biomechanical principles to improve sporting technique
Body systems and the effects of physical activity Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the structure and function of the major body systems (skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, endocrine)
- Explain the acute and chronic effects of physical activity on each of the major body systems
- Analyse how different types and intensities of physical activity impact the body's physiological responses
- Evaluate the importance of understanding body systems and their responses to physical activity for health and performance
Group exercise to music Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of designing group exercise to music sessions
- Plan and structure safe and effective group exercise to music sessions
- Demonstrate appropriate teaching techniques and communication skills in group exercise to music sessions
- Adapt group exercise to music sessions to meet the needs of diverse participants
- Evaluate the effectiveness of group exercise to music sessions and identify areas for improvement
Health and fitness testing for sport and exercise Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of health and fitness testing
- Plan health and fitness tests for sport and exercise
- Conduct health and fitness tests accurately
- Analyse and interpret the results of health and fitness tests
- Understand the importance of ethical considerations and data protection in health and fitness testing
Improving fitness for sport and physical activity Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of fitness and training for sport and physical activity
- Assess an individual's fitness levels for sport and physical activity
- Design a fitness programme to improve performance in sport and physical activity
- Implement a fitness programme to improve performance in sport and physical activity
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of a fitness programme
- Understand the importance of nutrition and hydration for sport and physical activity
- Understand the importance of rest and recovery for sport and physical activity
Nutrition and diet for sport and exercise Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the principles of nutrition and diet for sport and exercise
- Describe the role of macronutrients and micronutrients in supporting physical activity
- Analyse dietary requirements for different types of sport and exercise
- Evaluate the impact of nutrition on athletic performance
- Advise on appropriate dietary strategies for athletes and individuals engaging in exercise
Organisation of sports events Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the key stages involved in planning a sports event
- Identify resources required for organising sports events
- Describe the roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in sports event organisation
- Implement procedures for managing risk at sports events
- Evaluate the success of a sports event against pre-defined objectives
Performance analysis in sport and exercise Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of performance analysis in sport and exercise
- Understand different methods of performance analysis
- Understand how to collect and analyse performance data
- Understand how to interpret performance data to identify strengths and weaknesses
- Understand how to use performance analysis to improve athletic performance
- Understand the ethical considerations in performance analysis
Physical activity for specific groups Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Identify different specific groups who participate in physical activity
- Explain the benefits of physical activity for specific groups
- Describe how to adapt physical activity to meet the needs of specific groups
- Analyse the barriers to participation in physical activity for specific groups
- Evaluate the effectiveness of physical activity programmes for specific groups
Practical skills in sport and physical activities Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate practical skills in a range of sports and physical activities
- Apply techniques and tactics effectively in chosen sports and physical activities
- Evaluate own performance and identify areas for improvement in sports and physical activities
- Adhere to rules, regulations, and ethical considerations in sports and physical activities
- Plan and prepare for participation in sports and physical activities
Sport and exercise psychology Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the key psychological concepts related to sport and exercise
- Analyse the impact of psychological factors on athletic performance
- Apply psychological techniques to enhance motivation and performance in sport and exercise
- Evaluate the role of psychology in injury prevention and rehabilitation
- Understand the ethical considerations related to sport and exercise psychology
Sport and exercise sociology Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the key sociological concepts related to sport and exercise
- Analyse the influence of social factors on participation in sport and exercise
- Evaluate the role of sport and exercise in promoting social inclusion and equality
- Understand the impact of media and technology on sport and exercise
- Analyse the ethical considerations related to sport and exercise sociology
Sports coaching and activity leadership Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of sports coaching and activity leadership, including planning, communication, and motivation
- Develop practical skills in planning and delivering safe and effective sports coaching and activity leadership sessions
- Apply coaching and leadership techniques to motivate participants and improve their performance
- Evaluate the effectiveness of coaching and leadership strategies in different sporting and activity contexts
Sports injuries and rehabilitation Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Identify common sports injuries
- Explain the causes and mechanisms of sports injuries
- Describe the immediate management of sports injuries
- Explain the principles of sports injury rehabilitation
- Design rehabilitation programmes for specific sports injuries
Sports organisation and development Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the structure and function of sports organisations
- Understand the principles of sports development
- Understand the role of different stakeholders in sports organisation and development
- Understand the legal and ethical considerations in sports management
- Understand the importance of planning and organising sports events
- Understand the principles of effective communication in sports organisations
The business of sport Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the different types of sport businesses and their organisational structures, including professional clubs, leisure centres, and governing bodies.
- Understand how sports businesses are managed, including financial management, marketing, and human resources.
- Understand how volunteers support sport businesses, recognising their roles and contributions.
- Understand Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in sport and sports businesses, including ethical considerations and community engagement.
- Understand how sports businesses obtain funding and why it is necessary, including sponsorship, grants, and ticket sales.
- Understand the impact of the commercialisation of sport and physical activity, considering both positive and negative consequences.
Working in active leisure facilities Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of staff working in active leisure facilities
- Understand health and safety requirements in active leisure facilities
- Maintain a safe and clean environment in active leisure facilities
- Provide excellent customer service in active leisure facilities
- Understand the importance of effective communication in active leisure facilities
Working safely in sport, exercise, health and leisure Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Understand health and safety legislation and guidelines relevant to sport, exercise, health and leisure environments
- Identify potential hazards and risks in sport, exercise, health and leisure settings
- Implement risk assessment and control measures to ensure a safe working environment
- Respond effectively to accidents and emergencies in sport, exercise, health and leisure settings
- Promote a culture of safety and well-being in sport, exercise, health and leisure environments
The national standards these units are built against
What the job actually needs, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.
- Standard
Manage the development of sports clubs and networks
- Standard
Prepare and Analyse Participants Information and Data to Inform Performance
- Standard
Promote and contribute to healthy, safe and secure working environments and practices
- Standard
Work in a healthy and safe way whilst seeking to achieve excellence in your sport
The jobs these credits are mapped to
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Where this can lead
Performance Analysis Director
This work can lead to managing analytical teams or becoming a deep technical expert, and on to more senior leadership roles.
See the whole journeyThe credits, and who awards them
Level 3 credits are regulated, and they are awarded by Cambridge OCR rather than by Zavmo. They don’t vanish when a subscription ends or a website closes. They travel to any employer, and Zavmo keeps the map of what you have covered and what is next.
What you would be collecting
Biomechanics and movement analysisBody systems and the effects of physical activityGroup exercise to musicHealth and fitness testing for sport and exerciseImproving fitness for sport and physical activityNutrition and diet for sport and exerciseOrganisation of sports eventsPerformance analysis in sport and exercise
Each one is a real unit registered against this qualification.
How you’d practise it
You don’t watch this. You do it.
You are not assessed on remembering this. You are assessed on applying it, analysing it, evaluating it and producing something. So that is what the practice is: projects, role play and your own live cases, with a tutor in the room.
The Analyst · your map-it-properly tutor Illustration - Map a live decision Analyse
“Biomechanics and movement analysis” runs on a decision you are facing now. Zavmo maps it with you and shows what the second-order effect looks like before you find out the slow way.
- Lead it Apply
“Sports coaching and activity leadership” is practised on the team you actually have. You talk through the call you are about to make, and Zavmo makes you say it the way you would say it to them.
What you leave holding
The standards this credential builds, in the shape the product keeps them
Nothing here is marked learned. There is no learner on a public page, so the map shows what the qualification covers rather than what anybody has done.
- Manage the development of sports clubs and networks
- Prepare and Analyse Participants Information and Data to Inform Performance
- Promote and contribute to healthy, safe and secure working environments and practices
- Work in a healthy and safe way whilst seeking to achieve excellence in your sport
How you would learn this
One to one, on the work you already do
A tutor sets the task against your own job and marks the reasoning, at your pace. There is no cohort to fall behind.
A lesson from Biomechanics and movement analysis, one of this qualification's own units.
Applied to your work in any of these jobs
This unit introduces fundamental biomechanics principles and their application to human movement in sport and exercise. Learners will analyse movement patterns, evaluate biomechanical factors affecting performance, and apply these principles to improve sporting technique.
- 1 Remember
- 2 Understand
- 3 Apply
- 4 Analyse
- 5 Evaluate
- 6 Create
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Built for Cambridge OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity Development
18 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by Cambridge OCR.
- Biomechanics and movement analysis
- Body systems and the effects of physical activity
- Group exercise to music
- Health and fitness testing for sport and exercise
- Improving fitness for sport and physical activity
- Nutrition and diet for sport and exercise
and 12 more in the full unit list below.
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