The aims of this course are to: • Give students an understanding of the physiological and mechanical basis of performance in sport and PE • Understand the Psychological factors influencing behavior in sport and the historical and cultural aspects of participation in sports • Understand the prominent role sport has played as a political tool in the past and as a marketable commodity in the present
Preferred: GCSE Biology and P.E. grade 6 Essential: GCSE Biology and P.E. grade 5
The course consists of 7 components: 70% theory and 30% practical Unit One: Applied anatomy and physiology Unit Two: Exercise physiology Unit Three: Biomechanics Unit Four: Skill acquisition Unit Five: Sports psychology Unit Six: Sport, Society, and contemporary studies Unit Seven: Performance or coaching practical - one sport to be assessed - performance, evaluating and planning of performance
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Haverflatts Lane, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7DD |
The aims of this course are to: • Give students an understanding of the physiological and mechanical basis of performance in sport and PE • Understand the Psychological factors influencing behavior in sport and the historical and cultural aspects of participation in sports • Understand the prominent role sport has played as a political tool in the past and as a marketable commodity in the present
Preferred: GCSE Biology and P.E. grade 6 Essential: GCSE Biology and P.E. grade 5
The course consists of 7 components: 70% theory and 30% practical Unit One: Applied anatomy and physiology Unit Two: Exercise physiology Unit Three: Biomechanics Unit Four: Skill acquisition Unit Five: Sports psychology Unit Six: Sport, Society, and contemporary studies Unit Seven: Performance or coaching practical - one sport to be assessed - performance, evaluating and planning of performance