If you enjoy sport and want to develop a career in the sports industry then this course provides an introduction to the knowledge and skills you'll need. Equivalent to 2 A levels, it can prepare you for employment or an apprenticeship in the sports industry. When studied alongside other level 3 qualifications it can be used as a stepping stone to higher education. You will study the effects that physical activity can have on the body systems and how this can impact physical and mental health. You'll learn how to participate safely in sporting activities and to identify and treat injuries when they occur. You'll explore the different types of sport and physical activities on offer and consider how individual circumstances influence whether or not people choose to participate in them. You'll consider issues such as discrimination in sport and understand how to plan and promote activities that are inclusive and promote equality. You'll learn how to plan, lead and review activity sessions. There are additional optional units covering topics such as performance analysis, organising sports events, biomechanics, nutrition and diet, sports psychology and sociology. Through a mixture of theory and practical activities including lectures, workshops, independent research, and practical sports practice. There will be talks and presentations from sports industry professionals. You will be encouraged to take part in sports teams and recreational sporting activities as well as to undertake coaching and fitness instruction.
4-5 GCSE's grades 9-4 (A*-C) including English, maths and science. You don't need to have studied a sports related qualification previously.
Through coursework, written examination and controlled assessment.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Plymouth |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Bernice Terrace, Lipson, Plymouth, PL4 7PG |
If you enjoy sport and want to develop a career in the sports industry then this course provides an introduction to the knowledge and skills you'll need. Equivalent to 2 A levels, it can prepare you for employment or an apprenticeship in the sports industry. When studied alongside other level 3 qualifications it can be used as a stepping stone to higher education. You will study the effects that physical activity can have on the body systems and how this can impact physical and mental health. You'll learn how to participate safely in sporting activities and to identify and treat injuries when they occur. You'll explore the different types of sport and physical activities on offer and consider how individual circumstances influence whether or not people choose to participate in them. You'll consider issues such as discrimination in sport and understand how to plan and promote activities that are inclusive and promote equality. You'll learn how to plan, lead and review activity sessions. There are additional optional units covering topics such as performance analysis, organising sports events, biomechanics, nutrition and diet, sports psychology and sociology. Through a mixture of theory and practical activities including lectures, workshops, independent research, and practical sports practice. There will be talks and presentations from sports industry professionals. You will be encouraged to take part in sports teams and recreational sporting activities as well as to undertake coaching and fitness instruction.
4-5 GCSE's grades 9-4 (A*-C) including English, maths and science. You don't need to have studied a sports related qualification previously.
Through coursework, written examination and controlled assessment.