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- You register with an approved centre. That is a college, training provider or employer Cambridge OCR has approved to offer this qualification. Zavmo is not an approved centre, so you register with them, not with us.
- The centre assesses, and Cambridge OCR awards. A qualified assessor at the centre judges your evidence, and the certificate comes from Cambridge OCR.
The Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Award in Sport and Physical Activity is a vocationally related qualification. It allows learners to develop knowledge and skills in areas such as leading sport sessions, understanding physical activity and health, and customer service within the sport and leisure sector.
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.
Zavmo is not an awarding body, is not an approved centre, and is not affiliated with Cambridge OCR. It does the teaching and the mapping. Cambridge OCR sets this qualification and awards it, and a qualified human assessor makes the assessment decision.
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What each unit actually teaches you to do
Assist in the maintenance and cleaning of an active leisure facility Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Identify typical active leisure facilities and equipment, understanding their purpose and function.
- Assist with daily maintenance and cleaning duties in active leisure facilities, following established procedures and safety guidelines.
- Assist with setting up, dismantling, and storage of equipment in active leisure facilities, ensuring proper handling and organisation.
- Support health and safety in active leisure facilities by identifying and reporting potential hazards, and adhering to relevant regulations.
- Assist with associated duties expected by active leisure facilities, as directed by supervisors or facility protocols.
Assisting in the delivery of exercise and fitness sessions Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Plan and prepare for the delivery of appropriate exercise and fitness sessions, considering participant needs and safety
- Assist in the delivery of exercise and fitness sessions, under the guidance of a qualified instructor
- Review own performance in exercise and fitness sessions, identifying strengths and areas for development
Assisting sports coaching Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Support the lead coach in ensuring the health and safety of participants within a sporting environment
- Select and implement a sports coaching activity plan
- Teach sports skills to participants
- Assist in the delivery of an inclusive sports coaching session
- Assist in the review of a sports coaching session
Components and principles of fitness training for sport and physical activity Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Identify and describe the key components of fitness, including cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition
- Analyse the use of different components of fitness in a range of sports and physical activities, explaining their importance for performance
- Identify a range of training methods for each component of fitness, describing their benefits and limitations
- Apply the principles of training (specificity, overload, progression, reversibility, variation and individual needs) when selecting training methods for participants in sport and physical activity
- Justify the selection of specific training methods based on the individual needs and goals of participants
- Explain how to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programmes, making adjustments as needed to optimise results
Customer service in sport and physical activity Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Explain what customer service involves and its importance to sport and physical activity providers, including its impact on customer satisfaction and retention.
- Identify how to improve the customer experience of those who use sport and physical activity facilities, considering factors such as accessibility, cleanliness, and staff interaction.
- Demonstrate effective communication and personal presentation skills when delivering customer service in a sport and physical activity environment, ensuring a professional and welcoming approach.
- Handle customer complaints effectively, using appropriate communication techniques and problem-solving skills to resolve issues and maintain customer satisfaction.
Fitness induction and testing Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Conduct a thorough client consultation to gather relevant information about their health, fitness goals, and lifestyle.
- Assess a client’s level of fitness using appropriate testing methods and equipment.
- Communicate the effects of lifestyle factors, such as diet, sleep, and stress, on health and fitness to a client in a clear and understandable manner.
Inclusivity, equality and diversity in delivering sport and physical activity Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Define the terms inclusivity, equality and diversity in the context of sport and physical activity
- Explain the importance of inclusivity, equality and diversity in promoting participation and enjoyment in sport and physical activity
- Identify barriers to participation in sport and physical activity for individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Develop plans to promote inclusive sport and physical activity sessions, considering the needs and preferences of all participants
- Develop plans to promote equal sport and physical activity sessions, considering the needs and preferences of all participants
- Develop plans to promote diverse sport and physical activity sessions, considering the needs and preferences of all participants
Leading sport and physical activity sessions Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the roles, responsibilities, skills and behaviours of activity leaders
- Plan sport and physical activity sessions that are safe, inclusive and meet the needs of participants
- Lead sport and physical activity sessions, providing clear instructions and encouragement
- Review sport and physical activity sessions, identifying areas for improvement and future development
Physical activity, health and wellbeing Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the effects and benefits of participation in sport and physical activity on the musculoskeletal system
- Describe the effects and benefits of participation in sport and physical activity on the cardio-respiratory system
- Explain measures of health and wellbeing, including physical, mental and social aspects
- Analyse trends in participation in sport and physical activity, considering factors such as age, gender and socio-economic status
Physical preparation and readiness for sport and physical activity Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the short-term effects of sport and physical activity on body systems, including the cardiovascular, respiratory, and musculoskeletal systems.
- Describe the long-term effects of sport and physical activity on body systems, including adaptations to training and the prevention of chronic diseases.
- Explain the use of warm-ups and cool-downs in sport and physical activity, including their physiological benefits and practical application.
- Identify the needs of different participants in sport and physical activity, considering factors such as age, fitness level, and specific goals.
- Describe common sports injuries, their causes, and their treatment and rehabilitation strategies.
Practical sport Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Apply appropriate techniques and tactics in an individual sport
- Apply appropriate techniques and tactics in a team sport
- Officiate in sport or physical activities, adhering to recognised rules and regulations
Supporting the delivery of sports and physical activity events Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Identify different types of sports and physical activity events and their purpose
- Describe the roles and responsibilities of those supporting the delivery of sports and physical activity events
- Work with others to plan sports and physical activity events, contributing to the organisation and logistics
- Support the marketing and promotion of sports and physical activity events, using appropriate channels and materials
- Support the delivery of sports and physical activity events, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for participants
- Conclude and review sports and physical activity events, gathering feedback and identifying areas for improvement
Using fitness equipment Real unit · Cambridge OCR
What you'll be able to do
- Identify the different types of fitness equipment commonly found in gyms and fitness centres, understanding their purpose and function.
- Communicate the benefits of a range of fitness equipment to clients, explaining how each piece of equipment can contribute to their fitness goals.
- Demonstrate how to use a range of fitness equipment safely and effectively, providing clear instructions and guidance to clients.
- Maintain and store fitness equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and facility protocols, ensuring its longevity and safe operation.
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
Assist the planning, delivery and review of a sports coaching session
- Standard
Plan and Deliver Community-based Sport and Physical Activity Events
The credits, and who awards them
Level 2 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
Assist in the maintenance and cleaning of an active leisure facilityAssisting in the delivery of exercise and fitness sessionsAssisting sports coachingComponents and principles of fitness training for sport and physical activityCustomer service in sport and physical activityFitness induction and testingInclusivity, equality and diversity in delivering sport and physical activityLeading sport and physical activity sessions
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.
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“Inclusivity, equality and diversity in delivering sport and physical activity” 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.
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“Assisting sports coaching” 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.
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 Assist in the maintenance and cleaning of an active leisure facility, one of this qualification's own units.
Applied to your own work
Learners will understand active leisure facilities and equipment, assist with daily maintenance, cleaning, equipment handling, and support health and safety within these environments.
- 1 Remember
- 2 Understand
- 3 Apply
- 4 Analyse
- 5 Evaluate
- 6 Create
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Built for Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Award in Sport and Physical Activity
13 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by Cambridge OCR.
- Assist in the maintenance and cleaning of an active leisure facility
- Assisting in the delivery of exercise and fitness sessions
- Assisting sports coaching
- Components and principles of fitness training for sport and physical activity
- Customer service in sport and physical activity
- Fitness induction and testing
and 7 more in the full unit list below.
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