Course information
Sports Studies
Gosforth Academy - Newcastle upon Tyne
01912851000
Knightsbridge, Great North Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 2JH
Course summary

Do you want to consider a career working in sport? If you have a keen interest in sport and have studied either GCSE PE or BTEC in sport then this course may be suitable for you. You will develop the knowledge, understanding and essential skills required for gaining employment or to go on to an undergraduate degree or other higher education course. The course comprises of three core units and two optional units which may be studied over two years. Core mandatory units are: Body systems and the effects of physical activity, Sports coaching and activity leadership, Sports organisation and development. Optional units are: Organisation of sports events and Sports injuries and rehabilitation.

Entry requirements

4 in English if the subject has not been taken before. Level 2 Pass in a vocational course in the subject if taken

How you'll be assessed

Two of these units are assessed via an exam and the other two are assessed via coursework. Body systems and the effects of physical activity is a 1 hour and 30 minute exam, and Sports organisation and development is a 1 hour exam.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityNewcastle upon Tyne
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressKnightsbridge, Great North Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 2JH