Sport
Ormiston Rivers Academy - Essex
01621782377
Southminster Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, CM0 8QB
Course summary

As a vocational course, students will assume the role of various sports professionals in order to develop their understanding of the key fundamentals of this global industry. Within each role, students will complete a number of mandatory units relevant to all aspects of coaching, sport development and fitness including: Anatomy and Physiology - Learners explore how the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems function and the fundamentals of the energy systems culminating in a 90 minute exam. Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being Learners interpret lifestyle factors and health screening data to develop and justify a fitness training programme and nutritional advice for a client. They will complete the task using knowledge and understanding from their studies of the sector and apply both transferable and specialist knowledge skills. Professional Development in the Sports Industry - Learners explore the knowledge and skills required for different career pathways in the sports industry. They will take in, and reflect on, a personal audit, career action plan and practical interview assessment activities

Entry requirements

Grade 4 in GCSE PE or L2 P in VCert /BTEC Sport plus Grade 4 in English and Biology

How you'll be assessed

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityEssex
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressSouthminster Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, CM0 8QB