Course information
Sports Studies
Sheffield Park Academy - Sheffield
01142392661
Beaumont Road North, Sheffield, S2 1SN
Course summary

This qualification will enable you to develop the essential knowledge and skills needed for building a career in the sports industry with a specific focus on sports development, coaching and fitness. You will gain an insight into the various different occupational routes you can take, helping you progress in employment, or move on to further study. A broad range of topics are studied over two years including: anatomy and physiology, officiating in sport, sports coaching, practical sport, health, sport and well-bring.

Entry requirements

Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics Grade 5 in GCSE English Grade 5 in Sport and Science

How you'll be assessed

Unit 1 - Anatomy and Physiology (Mandatory) (External) Unit 2 - Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being (Mandatory) (External) Unit 22 - Investigating Business in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry (Mandatory Synoptic) (External) Unit 23 - Skill Acquisition in Sport (Mandatory) (Internal) Unit 3 - Professional Development in the Sports Industry (Mandatory)(Internal) Unit 4 - Sports Leadership (Mandatory)(Internal) Unit 5 - Application of Fitness Testing (optional) (internal) Unit 7 – Practical Sports Performance (optional) (internal) Unit 25 - Rules, Regulations and Officiating in Sport (optional) (internal)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthoritySheffield
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBeaumont Road North, Sheffield, S2 1SN