Sports Studies

Course summary

This qualification is not just about being able to play sports, it will provide learners with the skills, knowledge, and understanding to progress into Higher Education in a sport-related program such as Sport and Physical Education, Sport Science, Sports Coaching and Development, or Sport and Leisure Management. The new specification involves 3 mandatory units and two optional units: Unit 1: Body systems and the effects of physical activity- External, Mandatory. Unit 2: Sports coaching and activity leadership- Internal, Mandatory. Unit 3: Sports organization and development- External, Mandatory. Unit 5: Performance analysis in sport and exercise- Internal, Optional. Unit 8: Organisation of sports events- Internal, Optional. Unit 10: Biomechanics and Movement Analysis- Internal, Optional. Unit 11: Physical activity for specific groups- Internal, Optional. Unit 12: Nutrition and diet for sport and exercise- Internal, Optional. Unit 17: Sports injuries and rehabilitation- Internal, Optional. Unit 18: Practical skills in sport and physical activities- Internal, Optional. Unit 19: Sport and Exercise Psychology- Internal, Optional. Unit 20: Sport and Exercise Sociology- Internal, Optional.