Course information
Sports Studies
Morecambe Bay Academy - Lancashire
01524410207
Dallam Avenue, Morecambe, LA4 5BG
Course summary

This is a course for those pupils who love and have a passion for sport. It will give you an understanding of sport in the wider contexts of coaching, anatomy, and physiology, the structure of sport in the UK and the organizations involved, the effects of physical activity on the body, and safe practice in sport and leisure. You also will develop transferable skills such as planning, communication, adaptability, and leadership.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs grade 4s

How you'll be assessed

Externally examined units (with a possibility of a resit, if required): Unit 1: Body Systems & the Effects of Physical Activity - 1hr 30min external exam, multiple choice questions, short answer questions, and questions requiring more extended responses. Unit 3: Sports Organisation & Development – 1hr external exam comprises short answer questions and questions requiring more extended responses Unit 4: Working Safely in Sport, Exercise, Health & Leisure – 1hr external exam, short answer questions and questions requiring more extended responses Internally assessed units, using a variety of methods and externally moderated by OCR: Unit 2: Sports Coaching & Activity Leadership Unit 5: Performance Analysis in Sport & Exercise Unit 8: Organisation of Sports Events Unit 11: Physical Activity for Specific Groups Unit 13: Health & Fitness Testing for Sport & Exercise Unit 17: Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation Unit 18 Practical Skills in Sport Unit 19: Sport & Exercise Psychology

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityLancashire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressDallam Avenue, Morecambe, LA4 5BG