Sports Studies
The Appleton School - Essex
01268794215
Croft Road, Benfleet, SS7 5RN
Course summary

Learners will cover ten mandatory units: 1. Anatomy and Physiology 2. Fitness Training and programming for Health, Sport and Well-being 3. Professional Development in the Sports Industry 4. Sports Leadership 5. Practical Sports Performance 6. Coaching for Performance 7. Research Methods 8. Development and Provision of Sport and Physical Activity 9. Investigating Business in Sport and the Active Leisure Industry 10. Skill Acquisition The optional units include: - Application of Fitness Testing - Sports Organisation - Rules and Regulations and Officiating Sport - Technical and Tactical Demands of Sport The course entails completing a minimum of 3 hours of classroom studies a day. Priority is given to their academic studies not their participation in practical activities. Coursework has to be completed to Target grade and handed in on time. Homework will entail revision for tests or ensuring coursework is completed to the expected standard.

Entry requirements

In order to study a Level 3 BTEC qualification, students will require an average of 35+ points from their best eight GCSEs. GCSE grade 5 in PE or merit Level 2 BTEC Sport and a grade 5 in English and grade 4 in Maths.

How you'll be assessed

This is intended as an Applied General qualification, equivalent in size to three A Levels. It is a two-year, full-time course that meets entry requirements in its own right for learners who want to progress into higher education courses in sport before entering employment. - It is equivalent to the size of three A Levels. - 14 units of which 10 are mandatory and 4 are externally assessed - External assessment (4 exams worth 42% of the overall marks)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityEssex
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressCroft Road, Benfleet, SS7 5RN