CNAT Sport Science

Miss L Dean - Curriculum Team Leader PE

Course Specification: CNAT Sport Science

Introduction

The Cambridge National in Sport Science Level 2 is an exciting course that shows how science supports sport, health, and performance. Students study three key units: Sports Nutrition, Principles of Training, and Sports Injuries. These units give learners valuable knowledge about how diet affects performance, how to design and follow effective training programmes, and how to manage and prevent common sporting injuries. Each unit is closely linked to real-life situations in sport, fitness, and health, helping students see how what they learn applies outside the classroom.

As part of the course, students take part in a practical lessons, which allows them to put theory into action, test out training methods, and gain hands-on experience. The skills and understanding developed through these modules are not only useful for improving their own performance but also provide a strong foundation for future careers in areas such as physiotherapy, sports coaching, nutrition, personal training, and other roles within the sports and health industries.

Assessment - CNAT Sport Science

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Homework

Coursework deadlines fortnightly - study support opportunities for support with coursework.

Learning outside of the classroom

Enrichment trip to the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield

KS3 PE

Core PE KS3/4

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KS4 PE

Core PE KS3/4

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GCSE PE

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CNAT Sport Science

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KS5 PE

CTEC in Sport and Physical Activity

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Teachers have high expectations of what pupils can achieve. There is a strong focus on the development of subject knowledge.

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Behaviour around the building is orderly and sensible. Within classrooms, behaviour is excellent.

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Pupils show excellent attitudes to learning./ There is a thirst for knowledge and an excitement about lessons.

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Leaders know their school well. They work relentlessly to make their school even better. They are highly effective in improving standards of provision.

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The school now has a history of outstanding outcomes for its pupils. Pupils make sustained progress across the curriculum and the standards that they reach are high.

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