Sports Studies

Course summary

This course is particularly relevant to students who enjoy applied learning and are considering a career or further education in sport. It is equivalent to one A-Levels. Unit 1 - Anatomy and Physiology Completed in Year 1 with 120 Guided Learning Hours. In this unit, students explore how the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems function and the fundamentals of the energy systems. Unit 2 - Fitness training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being Completed in Year 2 with 120 Guided Learning Hours. Learners explore client screening and lifestyle assessment, fitness training methods and fitness and nutrition programing. Unit 3 - Professional Development in the Sports Industry Completed in Year 2 with 60 Guided Learning Hours. Learners explore the knowledge and skills required for different careers in the sports industry. Unit 4 - Sports Leadership Completed in Year 1 with 60 Guided Learning hours. Learners study what makes a good leader, the different capacities of this role and the leadership skills and techniques needed when leading activities. Depending on the progress and attainment of individual students there is the possibility of studying for the Level 3 Foundation Diploma which is the equivalent of one and a half A-Levels and will gain the equivalent UCAS points.