55 NOTREDAMECOLL.AC.UK SPANISH SPORT QUALIFICATION: TWO YEAR CTEC LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA (EQUIVALENT TO TWO A-LEVELS) TWO YEAR CTEC LEVEL 3 EXTENDED CERTIFICATE (EQUIVALENT TO ONE A-LEVEL) DURATION: TWO YEAR COURSE – EQUIVALENT TO TWO A LEVELS EXAMINATION BOARD: OCR WHAT DO I NEED TO STUDY THIS COURSE? You will need five GCSEs at grade 4 including GCSE English Language and GCSE Physical Education if studied. It is beneficial that you are currently performing in at least one sport so that you can provide video evidence for practical assessment. This course also includes sports coaching and a fitness-training programme, therefore a high level of motivation for the subject is necessary. WHAT WILL I STUDY? Unit 1: Body Systems and the Effects of Physical Activity. Unit 2: Sports Coaching and Activity Leadership. Unit 3: Sports Organisation and Development. Unit 5: Performance Analysis in Sport. Unit 17: Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation. This course is assessed through coursework and exams. WHAT NEXT? This course will allow learners to progress into higher education on a sport-related course such as Sport and Physical Education, Sport Science, Sport Coaching and Development, or Sport and Leisure Management. QUALIFICATION: A-LEVEL DURATION: TWO YEAR COURSE EXAMINATION BOARD: AQA WHAT DO I NEED TO STUDY THIS COURSE? Grade 6 in GCSE Spanish. WHAT WILL I STUDY? You will study topics similar to those at GCSE but from a more mature perspective. These include modern and traditional values, cyberspace, equal rights, modern day idols, Spanish regional identity, cultural heritage, a film called “Ocho apellidos vascos”, immigration, racism, integration, today’s youth tomorrow’s citizens, an individual research project, a play called “Las bicicletas son para el verano”, grammar and translation. Not only does this course offer endless opportunities to discover the true Hispanic culture, you will also be able to experience it yourself by taking part in a trip to Spain. WHAT NEXT? Studying Spanish will give you excellent career opportunities and life-long skills in today’s international market. Knowledge of another language makes you more employable and stands out in job applications. Spanish is good proof of the “breadth” required by universities seeking to recruit, for example, medical students. The department has an excellent record of accomplishment with many students going on to university to study a Spanish course, which often includes a year working or studying abroad. DID YOU KNOW? The last Olympic gold medal that was actually made from gold was awarded in 1912. DID YOU KNOW? More people speak Spanish than English. It’s the second most widely spoken language in the world with over 400 million native speakers.
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