This unit-based course offers a productive and fulfilling nationally recognized vocational course, aiming to give students opportunities to develop an awareness and thorough understanding of sport and the science behind it. The course can be taken as either the equivalent of 1 or 2 A levels. Students are given the opportunity to: ❖ Develop knowledge, skills, and understanding of sport’s core elements – anatomy and physiology, fitness, training, and psychology* ❖ To allow education and training for employees in the sports sector. ❖ To be assessed coaching skills in a sport of their choice. ❖ To give learners the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills, and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life, especially within the sporting sector. The skills learned and knowledge gained in this course are seen in almost every aspect of, and activity within, the sports sector.
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, or equivalent with at least grade 6 (or equivalent) in the A Level subjects chosen. PE at GCSE Grade C and above is an advantage. 4 - C minimum grades at GCSE, including Science. A real interest in sport in all areas.
Unit 1 – Exam Based Assessment Unit 2 and 22 – Exam Based Assessment with External Task All other units are internally assessed at Pass/Merit/Distinction.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Station Road, Branston, Lincoln, LN4 1LH |
This unit-based course offers a productive and fulfilling nationally recognized vocational course, aiming to give students opportunities to develop an awareness and thorough understanding of sport and the science behind it. The course can be taken as either the equivalent of 1 or 2 A levels. Students are given the opportunity to: ❖ Develop knowledge, skills, and understanding of sport’s core elements – anatomy and physiology, fitness, training, and psychology* ❖ To allow education and training for employees in the sports sector. ❖ To be assessed coaching skills in a sport of their choice. ❖ To give learners the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills, and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life, especially within the sporting sector. The skills learned and knowledge gained in this course are seen in almost every aspect of, and activity within, the sports sector.
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, or equivalent with at least grade 6 (or equivalent) in the A Level subjects chosen. PE at GCSE Grade C and above is an advantage. 4 - C minimum grades at GCSE, including Science. A real interest in sport in all areas.
Unit 1 – Exam Based Assessment Unit 2 and 22 – Exam Based Assessment with External Task All other units are internally assessed at Pass/Merit/Distinction.