Sports Studies
Skegness Academy - Lincolnshire
01754879122
Burgh Road, Skegness, PE25 2QH
Course summary

Learners will develop the skills, knowledge, and understanding to deliver sport and physical activity to an individual or group of participants; plus identify those who would benefit most from participation, select which sport or physical activity would be best for them, and how to organize, coordinate and facilitate different events or programs of activity that allow people to actively engage in and enjoy sport and physical activity. This course is designed for students with a keen interest in sport and a desire to work in the sports industry or move on to study sport at University. The course will contain theory and practical units, students will be expected to act as sports coaches and leaders at events.

Entry requirements

English GCSE – Grade 4 Students must also be practically competent in sport and take part in an activity regularly, this is due to practical assessments within the course.

How you'll be assessed

- Body systems and the effects of physical activity (Examination) - Sports coaching and activity leadership - Sports organization and development (Examination) - Working safely in sports, exercise, health, and leisure (Examination) - Performance analysis in sport and exercise - Physical activity for specific groups - Sports injuries and rehabilitation - The business of sport (Examination) - Improving fitness for sport and physical activity - Organization of sports events - Working in active leisure facilities - Practical skills in sport and physical activities Health and fitness testing for sport - Sport and exercise psychology - Sport and exercise sociology

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBurgh Road, Skegness, PE25 2QH