Sports Science (Key Stage 4)

Year 10

Autumn	Spring	Summer
R181 Coursework Tasks 1/2/3 Task 1 – Fitness tests and their application to sports performance. Task 2 – Components of Fitness and training methods and their application to sports performance. Task 3 – Principles of training in a sporting context.	R181 Coursework Tasks 3/4/5 Task 3 – Principles of training in a sporting context – continued. Task 4 – Developing fitness training programmes. Task 5 – Evaluation of training programmes. Complete coursework for moderation.	R183 Coursework Tasks 1/2 Task 1- Know the nutrients needed for a healthy balanced diet. Task 2 – Apply differing dietary requirements to varying types of sporting activity (continue in Year 11).

Autumn	Spring	Summer
R183 Coursework Tasks 2/3/4 Task 2 continued. Task 3 Develop a balanced nutrition plan for a selected sporting activity. Task 4 Know how nutritional behaviours can be managed to improve sports performance. R180 Reducing the risk of sports injuries and dealing with common medical conditions (Exam unit) Learning Outcome – Understand different factors which influence the risk and severity of injury. Unit R183 completed and sent for moderation.	R180 Reducing the risk of sports injuries and dealing with common medical conditions (Exam unit) Learning Outcome – Understand how appropriate warm up and cool down routines can help to prevent injury. Learning Outcome – Know how to respond to injuries within a sporting context. Learning Outcome – Know how to respond to common medical conditions. Theory component delivered and revision for exam in JUNE of Year 11.	Theory revision and Exam Practice and FINAL EXAM.