Sport and Exercise Science - Vocational (equivalent to 2 A-Levels)

Assessment

Sport and Exercise Science is a theory-based course and although some aspects of the course can be taught in a practical way, students should be prepared to be classroom-based for most of their lessons. The staff will endeavour to vary the teaching style used and allow for opportunities to learn actively whenever possible. Year 12 Scheme of work: Anatomy, Physiology, Field and Lab-based Fitness Testing, Psychology. Year 13 Scheme of work: Coaching for Performance and Fitness, Specialised Fitness Training, Applied Research Methods in Sport and Exercise Science and Biomechanics. Assessment is done through a range of presentations, case studies, practical tasks and written assignments. Anatomy, Physiology and Psychology are tested in an exam and this is worth 25% of your final grade. For each assessment, you will be graded a Pass, Merit or Distinction, depending on the assessment process and the size of the unit points given.