At De Warenne Academy, Key Stage 4 pupils have the additional opportunity to enhance their physical education journey by opting to choose the OCR Sports Science qualification. This programme of study is completed over two years using a range of internally and externally assessed tasks.

An overview of the programme of study for Year 10 & 11

In Year 10 pupils work through the Technology in Sport and Nutrition in Sport units. Both programmes of study are predominantly theoretical based units and are assessed continually through assignments, presentations, and teacher observations.

In Year 11 pupils work through the Principles of Training and Reducing the risk of sports injuries units. Both programmes of study are theory based. The Principles of Training unit is assessed through assignments and presentations. The Reducing the risk of sports injuries unit is externally assessed in the form of a 60-minute examination.