Pupils should build on and embed the physical development and skills learned in key stages 1 and 2, become more competent, confident and expert in their techniques, and apply them across different sports and physical activities. Activities studied include football, rugby, basketball, badminton, handball, hockey, gymnastics, softball, athletics, rounders and cricket. Pupils should understand what makes a performance effective and how to apply these principles to their own and others’ work. They should develop the confidence and interest to get involved in exercise, sports and activities out of school and in later life, and understand and apply the long-term health benefits of physical activity.

Pupils should tackle complex and demanding physical activities. They should get involved in a range of activities that develops personal fitness and promotes an active, healthy lifestyle.

An OCR National in Sports Studies is also available at Key Stage 4.
 
25% exam
 
75% written coursework
 
https://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/82412-specification.pdf