BSc Sport Science, BA Sports Coaching, BA Sports Management, PE Teacher, Sport & Leisure Industry, Medical Disciplines – Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy/Dietician/Sports Psychology/Sports Analyst. Component 1: Applied Anatomy and Physiology Students should develop knowledge and understanding of the changes within the body systems prior to exercise, during exercise of differing intensities and during recovery. Component 2: Skill acquisition This section focuses on how skill is acquired and the impact of psychological factors on performance. Component 3: Sport and society Students should develop knowledge and understanding of the interaction between, and the evolution of, sport and society. Component 4: Exercise physiology Students should understand the adaptations to the body systems through training or lifestyle, and how these changes affect the efficiency of those systems. Component 5: Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport Students should develop knowledge and understanding of the interaction between, and the evolution of, sport and society and the technological developments in physical activity and sport. Component 6: Sport psychology In this section students will develop knowledge and understanding of the role of sport psychology in optimising performance in physical activity and sport. Component 7: Biomechanical movement Students should develop knowledge and understanding of motion and forces, and their relevance to performance in physical activity and sport.
Grade 6 in GCSE PE overall with a minimum of a grade 6 on the theory papers. Grade 6-6 in GCSE Combined Science. Grade 5 in GCSE Maths and GCSE English Language or GCSE English Literature. Due to the nature of the course it is essential that students who opt for this course are already taking part in competitive sport outside of school and within one of the recognised sports on the specification outline. Students will be assessed within their practical sport and therefore are expected to remain involved in competitive sport until the end of their course.
Paper 1: Written exam: 2 hours - 105 marks - 35% of A-level Section A: Applied anatomy and physiology Section B: Skill acquisition Section C: Sport and society All sections: multiple choice, short answer and extended writing (35 marks) Paper 2: Written exam: 2 hours - 105 marks - 35% of A-level Section A: Exercise physiology and biomechanics Section B: Sport psychology Section C: Sport and society and technology in sport Non Exam Assessment (NEA) weighting 30% 1 practical sport graded out of 45 marks and 1 piece of written work graded out of 45 marks.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Charford Road, Bromsgrove, B60 3NL |
BSc Sport Science, BA Sports Coaching, BA Sports Management, PE Teacher, Sport & Leisure Industry, Medical Disciplines – Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy/Dietician/Sports Psychology/Sports Analyst. Component 1: Applied Anatomy and Physiology Students should develop knowledge and understanding of the changes within the body systems prior to exercise, during exercise of differing intensities and during recovery. Component 2: Skill acquisition This section focuses on how skill is acquired and the impact of psychological factors on performance. Component 3: Sport and society Students should develop knowledge and understanding of the interaction between, and the evolution of, sport and society. Component 4: Exercise physiology Students should understand the adaptations to the body systems through training or lifestyle, and how these changes affect the efficiency of those systems. Component 5: Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport Students should develop knowledge and understanding of the interaction between, and the evolution of, sport and society and the technological developments in physical activity and sport. Component 6: Sport psychology In this section students will develop knowledge and understanding of the role of sport psychology in optimising performance in physical activity and sport. Component 7: Biomechanical movement Students should develop knowledge and understanding of motion and forces, and their relevance to performance in physical activity and sport.
Grade 6 in GCSE PE overall with a minimum of a grade 6 on the theory papers. Grade 6-6 in GCSE Combined Science. Grade 5 in GCSE Maths and GCSE English Language or GCSE English Literature. Due to the nature of the course it is essential that students who opt for this course are already taking part in competitive sport outside of school and within one of the recognised sports on the specification outline. Students will be assessed within their practical sport and therefore are expected to remain involved in competitive sport until the end of their course.
Paper 1: Written exam: 2 hours - 105 marks - 35% of A-level Section A: Applied anatomy and physiology Section B: Skill acquisition Section C: Sport and society All sections: multiple choice, short answer and extended writing (35 marks) Paper 2: Written exam: 2 hours - 105 marks - 35% of A-level Section A: Exercise physiology and biomechanics Section B: Sport psychology Section C: Sport and society and technology in sport Non Exam Assessment (NEA) weighting 30% 1 practical sport graded out of 45 marks and 1 piece of written work graded out of 45 marks.