Sports Studies

OCR Sports Studies is suitable for students who want to undertake a sports qualification but are more suited to the vocational style of study and assessment. The course will provide an engaging and stimulating introduction to the world of sport.
Students explore the theory relating to contemporary issues in sport and sport in the media. As well as having the opportunity to develop their own sports skills and lead their own sports sessions.

Areas of study:

R051 – Contemporary issues in sport

R052 – Developing sports skills

R053 – Sports Leadership

R054 – Sport and the media

Students will build a bank of knowledge on a variety of sport related content whilst also developing key transferrable skills in communication, teamwork and organisation.

Sports Studies- Easington Curriculum Overview

I enjoy the practical parts of the course and developing my leadership skills

Year 11 student

I like sports studies as I have learned new skills and played lots of different sports. You get to learn about the contemporary issues in sport and how sport is affected by the media

Year 11 student