Our Cambridge National in Sport Studies enables students to develop and apply knowledge of sports-related activities, with a particular focus on officiating. They explore contemporary issues in sport, different ways of being involved in the sports industry, and the impact of sport on wider society.
What is Cambridge National Sports Science?
Our Cambridge National in Sport Science helps students appreciate how sport science underpins sport at all levels. They learn about anatomy, physiology, injury prevention, improving personal fitness through appropriate training and diet, and the role of psychology in improving performance.
What is a Cambridge national equivalent to?
GCSEs
Cambridge Nationals are available in a range of engaging subjects that are equivalent in size to GCSEs and all subjects have been approved for inclusion on the 2024 performance tables in England.
How are Cambridge nationals graded?
Cambridge Nationals are ‘unitised qualifications’, which means they are designed to be taken in chunks, or units, throughout the course. Marks (and unit grades) are accumulated along the way, and when all the required units have been taken, an overall grade is issued.
How long are sports studies exams?
1 hour long
Both exams are 1 hour long and out of a total of 60 marks. Each exam is worth 30% of the overall grade. What type of questions are in the exam? There is a mixture of multiple choice and short answer questions plus one extended essay question.
What qualification is Cambridge nationals?
Cambridge Nationals are a vocational qualification in the United Kingdom introduced by the OCR Examinations Board to replace the OCR Nationals. These are Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications for students aged 14 to 16 and are usually a two-year course.
Does sports science count as a GCSE?
PE is seen as an attractive GCSE qualification for colleges and universities and employers that offer courses including sport and exercise science, biology, psychology, physiotherapy and more.
Is a Cambridge National better than a GCSE?
So if your child likes project work, enjoys research and doing practical things they may find a Cambridge National a better option than a GCSE. To ensure the qualification is robust and as stretching as a GCSE, every Cambridge National has an exam.
Do universities accept Cambridge nationals?
For students considering higher education, Cambridge Technicals provide a proven path to a university place. They provide the same UCAS tariff points as A Levels or BTECs and more and more universities are realising the value of high-quality vocational qualifications.
Whats the difference between Cambridge national and GCSE?
Cambridge IGCSE was developed as a GCSE examination for international use and the academic demands and standards of Cambridge IGCSE are equivalent to those of the UK GCSE. Cambridge IGCSE exams are tailored for a multi–cultural, multi–lingual audience in a way that UK GCSE exams are not.
Can you get into Cambridge with A * A * A?
The entry requirements for its most competitive courses, including Medicine, Computer Science and Architecture, are A*A*A-A*AA. Unlike many other universities, Cambridge also looks at your previous academic track record when deciding who to offer places to.
What grade is 70 percent in Cambridge?
If a student studies more than 7 IGCSE subjects, the 7 best results will be used to calculate the Cambridge ICE grade. Secondary 11 students at OIS take all their exams in late April, May and June.
| Grade | Percentage Uniform Mark Range |
|---|---|
| B | 70-79 |
| C | 60-69 |
| D | 50-59 |
| E | 40-49 |
What is the highest grade in Cambridge?
The maximum achievable score for Cambridge English: Advanced is 210. Candidates with scores from 193 to 199 will receive a grade B. Those scoring between180 and 192 will receive a grade C. These candidates will receive a Cambridge English: Advanced certificate at Level C1.
Is sports studies the same as PE?
Both courses have an element of practical. In GCSE PE the practical element is 30% of the teaching time and overall assessment. In Sports Studies the practical element is slightly higher percentage but involves practical assessments in officiating, coaching and practical ability.
How many sports do you need for PE A level?
Requirements. As practical coursework is a large part of the course (30% of the overall A level), you will need to self-assess and improve your performance. Students therefore need to be training and competing in one sport discipline to a high standard.
Is sports Studies BTEC or GCSE?
The BTEC Sport course has been designed to provide an engaging, broad and stimulating introduction to the world of Sport and Fitness. Students will study the BTEC Level 2 First Award in Sport which is equivalent to a GCSE but has the benefit of a larger coursework and practical content.
Can anyone take the Cambridge exams?
Candidates of any age are welcome to take our exams.
What does C1 mean in Cambridge?
C1 Advanced, formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE), is one of our Cambridge English Qualifications. It is the in-depth, high-level qualification that shows you have the language skills that employers and universities are looking for.
What grade level is Cambridge?
Who takes Cambridge International AS & A Levels? Aimed at 16–19 year old students before university study, Cambridge International AS & A Levels are taken by over 175 000 students in more than 125 countries every year. In the UK these are taken in years 12 and 13 of the secondary school curriculum.
Can I do a level PE without GCSE PE?
Having a good GCSE in PE is recommended, but not essential, for students taking A-level PE.
WHAT A levels go well with PE?
What subjects go with physical education? At GCSE and A-level, physics, chemistry and biology go well with physical education and will be particularly useful when applying for jobs and university courses.