Course information
Sports Studies
Caludon Castle School - Coventry
02476444822
Axholme Road, Wyken, Coventry, CV2 5BD
Course summary

This course is for students wishing to specialise in a sports specific industry. The qualification gives learners specialist knowledge and skills, enabling entry to an apprenticeship or other employment, or progression to related higher education courses. The course also equips you with a range of transferable skills, including leadership, problem solving, IT skills, research and communication skills.

Entry requirements

Standard requirements - 5 x level 2 qualifications: GCSEs at level 4 or above or BTECs at a pass or above, including at least grade 4 in English and Mathematics.

How you'll be assessed

Equivalent to one A level. Four units to be studied, of which three are mandatory and two are externally assessed. Unit 1 • Written examination • 1hour 30mins Unit 2 • A set task, completed under supervised conditions and marked by exam board. 2 hours 30 mins • Learners will be provided with a case study two weeks before a supervised assessment period in order to carry out research. Units 3 – 7 Students will produce a portfolio of evidence to meet the different assessment criteria. This portfolio is continually assessed throughout the course and students will be given feedback at every stage through the course

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityCoventry
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressAxholme Road, Wyken, Coventry, CV2 5BD